Harriet Tubman is often remembered as a hero — but rarely discussed as a woman who lived child-free by circumstance. In this episode, we explore Harriet Tubman’s life beyond the history books: her childhood in slavery, the traumatic injury that shaped her faith and resilience, her escape to freedom, and her fearless return south to lead dozens to freedom. We also dive into her marriages, her private life, her service during the Civil War, and why she never had biological children. Her s...
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Harriet Tubman is often remembered as a hero — but rarely discussed as a woman who lived child-free by circumstance. In this episode, we explore Harriet Tubman’s life beyond the history books: her childhood in slavery, the traumatic injury that shaped her faith and resilience, her escape to freedom, and her fearless return south to lead dozens to freedom. We also dive into her marriages, her private life, her service during the Civil War, and why she never had biological children. Her s...
S6, E2: Reddit Reads, A Childfree Holiday Nightmare
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S6, E2: Reddit Reads, A Childfree Holiday Nightmare
Just in time for the holidays today I am reading a post from the r/childfree community that perfectly captures a childfree holiday nightmare. What starts as a Thanksgiving dinner quickly turns into that all-too-familiar interrogation we all dread having when this poster's aunt starts questioning her choice to no have kids. In this episode I break down why holiday gatherings are often a breeding ground for intrusive comments, forced opinions, and disrespect of childfree choices. I'll giv...
Claiming Zero
Harriet Tubman is often remembered as a hero — but rarely discussed as a woman who lived child-free by circumstance. In this episode, we explore Harriet Tubman’s life beyond the history books: her childhood in slavery, the traumatic injury that shaped her faith and resilience, her escape to freedom, and her fearless return south to lead dozens to freedom. We also dive into her marriages, her private life, her service during the Civil War, and why she never had biological children. Her s...
