On a Tangent

A space to share our experiences and thoughts.

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Dear Employers: Do Better.

Many of us without children feel we get the short end of the stick regarding employer expectations when it comes to “taking one for the team.”

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The Purpose of a Woman’s Body

Recently, Thessaly La Force made a statement in Vogue that caused such a visceral reaction that I felt compelled to address it.

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That Damn Question

I am a child-free woman in the workforce and damn proud, and even more damn happy, with my decision not to have kids. Despite my confidence in my decision to not have children being the right one for me, being asked, “Do you have kids?” immediately makes me feel uncomfortable.

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How to Answer that Damn Question

If you read my inaugural blog, then you know that “that damn question” is “Do you have kids?” Here, I want to tackle how to answer that damn question.

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