" I do not think that my life is despicable because I do n’t have children . I do not believe that my life is ugly because I do not have a man or spouse . ”
While it would be nice to live in a world where people didn’t have to justify their life choices when they go against societal norms, the sad reality is that a woman’s decision to remain single and childfree is often met with pushback and scrutiny. And that’s why it’s so important to have women likeTracee Ellis Rosspublicly speaking out against the negative rhetoric.
Tracee is now 52, and has never married or had kids — something she has discussed at length over the years. For example, during aGlamourevent back in 2017, the star reflected on how people tell her that she should have kids to give her life “meaning,” despite the fact she already has a pretty “incredible” and accomplished life.
And Tracee doubled down on this during a recent appearance at the New York Times Well Festival, where she hit back at the idea that a childfree person’s life is less “worthy” than a parent’s.
“I do not believe that my life is unworthy because I don’t have children,” Tracee begins in avideofrom the event. “I do not believe that my life is unworthy because I do not have a man or partner. I do believe that I mother all over the place. I do believe that I do very valued things in the world and for people that I care about and love.”
