This also speaks for me. Although I only had a cat years ago I didn’t come out as gay until my mid-50s, at a time when the idea of adopting a child by those like me was still illegal.
By the time it was legalized I was already ready to retire and too old to adopt. (I don’t like the idea of bringing a child into my home, knowing that it’s very likely I could die before they were old enough to be able to fend for themselves. It’s a rather vain gesture.)
Oh, Thomas, thank you so much for sharing this. Here's to solidarity between us, those who chose not to have kids and those who didn't get the choice. I see you and hear you and appreciate you. Thanks again!
This also speaks for me. Although I only had a cat years ago I didn’t come out as gay until my mid-50s, at a time when the idea of adopting a child by those like me was still illegal.
By the time it was legalized I was already ready to retire and too old to adopt. (I don’t like the idea of bringing a child into my home, knowing that it’s very likely I could die before they were old enough to be able to fend for themselves. It’s a rather vain gesture.)
Oh, Thomas, thank you so much for sharing this. Here's to solidarity between us, those who chose not to have kids and those who didn't get the choice. I see you and hear you and appreciate you. Thanks again!