Tag: defense mechanism

I Traded my Biological Clock for an XBox: Understanding the Childfree

Post author By [E] Rachel
Post date Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
39 Comments on I Traded my Biological Clock for an XBox: Understanding the Childfree

We’re going to start this one with a statement of fact: not everyone wants to have children. If this fact confuses you or causes you great moral outrage, proceed with caution. It’s only going to get bumpier from here.

Tags biological clock, childfree, childless by choice, crossposts, defense mechanism, having children, life experiences, moral outrage, notion, personal decision, statement of fact, you're still not allowed in my uterus

Perspectives

A Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self

Post author By Hattie McDoogal
Post date Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
8 Comments on A Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self

Dear Little Hattie, Nice backpack, nerd. What are those, your initials embroidered on the front? Is that to keep people from stealing such a clearly awesome bag?

Tags angst, childhood, defense mechanism, fiery explosion, fleece vests, floppy hair, growing up, indirect result, initials, letters to myself, perspectives, popular guy, round my hometown, senior year, teenage boy, wonderful things