In today’s episode, I spend time with Drunk Aunt Overseas who runs the IG page by the same name.
“When I say I don’t want kids people hear me say ‘You’re stupid for having kids’and that’s not even remotely what I said. I don’t want kids and that’s it.Somehow people see themselves in my shoes and take full offense to that. It’s a frustrating experience.”
Drunk Aunt Overseas is not just an instagram page ran by an awesome drunk aunt who loves to travel overseas but for over 4,000 followers is a platform of support, inspiration and community for childfree women. I was immediately drawn to her page for its positive messages, humor and capacity to share her joy of being childfree.
By her providing a platform and encouraging conversation so many women and men are able to share their story for often times the first time ever. As a coach this is so important for me to see the childfree have a place to tell their story and see they aren’t alone.
We discussed the importance of supporting the choice of ALL women to have kids or not, our biggest triggers we have when talking to those who question our decision to be childfree and how she is intentional in creating a platform that does not pit us vs. them so that choices can be discussed respectfully.
Listen on Spotify today and send me a message on your thoughts to holly@hollykrivo.com.
