Rethink Parenthood

As consumers we should be boycotting Black Friday and Christmas shopping. The greed of the rich and ruling class is destroying this country.

Getting to know yourself deeper is so fascinating. I feel like I’m Julia Robert’s figuring out what kind of eggs I like.

Not me falling in love unexpectedly this year after vowing to stay single in 2025. And it’s only June. Life comes at you fast 😅🤣

What niche genre of TV do you like?

I fear my new favorite thing is using chatGPT to answer my follow ups thoughts and questions about my therapy sessions. I’m currently learning about “splitting”… next up “family systems theory”

Welcome to Rethink Parenthood People decide to have children every day, often without truly considering whether parenthood is the right choice for them.

I’m childfree because I know I would be a great mom, not a happy one. open.substack.com/pub/rethinkp...

I think about baby me and how proud she would be 🥹

I take my role as Auntie to an eldest daughter very seriously. I try to make her always feel seen, protected, and supported. We’re in this together, baby girl.

Knowledge is your superpower!!

One thing Black women are going to do is ask questions. Knowledge is our superpower. I write Rethink Parenthood because I believe we ALL need to be asking more questions of ourselves, of the systems, and of our communities and demanding better answers before we commit to having children.

One thing Black women are going to do is ask questions. Knowledge is our superpower. I believe we ALL need to be asking more questions of ourselves, of the systems, and of our communities and demanding better answers before we commit to having children. I’ll start: How are y’all affording daycare?

Rethink Parenthood | Cosette Evailia | Substack You should rethink parenthood. Yapping about what it means to build a legacy, find purpose, and live life on your own terms when you're child-free by choice. Click to read Rethink Parenthood, by Coset...

I didn’t lose my culture—I adapted to survive. Now I’m grieving what was taken. Maybe that’s why I don’t want kids: I’m scared they’ll lose even more. open.substack.com/pub/rethinkp...

#Sinners… no nudity but extremely sensual!

It scared me! It’s also one of the only movies where almost everyone stayed until the lights came up. I’m grateful we get to live in a time where more Black people can express their art. #sinners

I just saw Sinners and babyyyy I had to walk home from the theater to process it.

Let’s bring back funk!!

Got to be Real - Cheryl Lynn

I’m understanding more of what it looks like to follow your dreams. I get the game now.

I booked a flight to go see my crush 🥰

“Aren't you afraid you are going to change your mind and regret it when you get older?” How to address and reframe this question plus more as a childfree by choice woman. open.substack.com/pub/rethinkp.... And if I do change my mind…

A reminder to women that knowledge is your superpower. Ask yourself: what do I need to thrive at 20, 40, 60, 80, as a #childfree person? It's not about having all the answers now, but about cultivating the self-trust to know we will navigate the future with intention and resourcefulness.

happy april 25th aka the perfect date ✨

My crush sent me a POEM. I’m grateful to be considered 🥰🥰

"But who will take care of you when you're older?" Sound familiar? Tackling and reframing tired questions about being childfree-by-choice.

"But who will take care of you when you're older?" Sound familiar? Latest article tackles and reframes those tired questions about being #ChildfreeByChoice. What’s the most outrageous question you've been asked? 👇 #MyBodyMyChoice #Parenthood #RethinkParenthood open.substack.com/pub/rethinkp...

Admittedly I’m torn between staying in the U.S. to pursue an MBA which is free but comes with a 4-year commitment to stay here or cashing out my life savings and moving to a different country to and semi-retire and start a gym. 😅

It’s important to create a life that you love. It takes courage to actually do it. What kind of life would you have if you were childfree-by-choice?

Sometimes I still feel a little insecure about being childfree by choice. It’s a path I don’t often see reflected around me. My mantra lately, “I’m allowed to live in joy and still seek reassurance. That doesn’t make me confused, it makes me human.” Life is tricky and that’s okay.

I forgive myself for being human.
I acknowledge my care, not my error.
I let this go, not because it didn’t matter, but because I matter more than this moment. - My AI-Therapist (AIT). AI for family planning…. open.substack.com/pub/rethinkp...

If you’re contemplating becoming childfree-by-choice remember you are not letting people down because you didn’t want kids. Nah. You’re honoring your truth. That’s not a letdown, it’s a breakthrough.

5 Things to Pay Attention to When You’re Childfree by Choice and Looking for a Like-Minded Partner Navigating the dating world with clarity and intention because your time and energy are too valuable to waste.

If you're childfree by choice and looking for the same in a partner, here are 5 things to watch for: Inconsistency, "maybe someday," actions not aligning with words, gaslighting, and avoiding big conversations early on. Subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/rethinkp...
#Parenthood #ChildfreeByChoice