At 22 I had my tubes tied. I had difficulty finding a doctor that would do it. They were all convinced that I would change my mind and eventually want kids. I am 31 years old and have never looked back. I wish I could have had it done before I was 22. I remember living in fear after every sexual encounter prior to my tubal ligation that I would become pregnant and be faced with a choice. I have always been a pro-choice person, but imagining having to make the choice myself I couldn’t imagine what I would do. Quite frankly, I didn’t want to find out. I try to never say never, but I really don’t anticipate ever wanting children.
I don’t think that most people understand how a young woman could possibly go against what her body was made to do; produce offspring. I completely respect the women that make the choice to be mothers and raise productive members of society. I think it must be one of the most difficult jobs I can think of. I just wanted different for myself. I would feel trapped in a job that I wouldn’t love. I think I am meant to affect more lives than just a few. I think I am meant to do great things with my life. Kids just aren’t a part of that plan.
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