"When are you going to have children?" It's not just the childfree who are getting annoyed.

Leave us alone

Sometimes being childless is painful, in more ways than one.

WE HAVE been married for five years, have decent jobs and a beautiful home and, most importantly, we love each other. Sounds perfect?

Yet, there is a little flaw in our marriage. For some reason, dear God has decided not to bless us with a child yet. Is that a blessing or a curse? We will never know the answer but we believe that God knows what is best for us and whatever decision he makes is for our good.

While I clearly understand this, something is still bothering me. Each time I meet people at a gathering, I get asked again and again, “So, any good news?”

How I wish I could say to them, “Are you blind? If I’m pregnant, you will be able to see that for yourself, moron!”
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All I am asking for is just to be treated normally or, at least, to be left alone. After all, I do not ask you about your debt to Ah Long, or your husband whom you are living with just for the sake of your children. Just leave me alone. I want to be happy with what I have. My husband and I have accepted our lives this way and we are happy. Let us be. Leave us alone.

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