Karisha Jade

As a society, we often place a lot of pressure on young people to “settle down” and start a family. But the truth is, everyone’s path is different, and it’s okay to take your time and live life on your own terms. If you’re 23 and feeling like you’re not quite ready to start a family, that’s perfectly okay! I’m in the same boat and I wanted to discuss openly how some of us really feel about this.

Having a beautiful family of my own couldn’t be a more exciting thought to have. However, in more recent times of travelling and meeting new people, I’ve found that the thought of settling in this moment of time would in fact set me back. There’s so much to explore and discover in the world, and your 20s are the perfect time to do it. You have your whole life to have children, but this is the only time in your life when you’ll be young and free to explore the world without the responsibilities that come with having a family.

There’s a lot of self-discovery that happens in your 20s, and it’s important to take the time to figure out who you are and what you want in life. Maybe you want to travel the world, pursue a career, or just enjoy your freedom. Whatever it is, it’s important to embrace it and not let society’s expectations dictate your life choices. Remember, when I say society, I mean what people expect of you to have by a certain age and what SOCIAL MEDIA makes you WANT to have. None of these should pressure you into thinking otherwise.

So for my 20’s folks, let’s not dwell on semantics alone. It’s also important to remember that everyone’s timeline is different. Just because your friends may be settling down and starting families doesn’t mean you have to follow suit. It’s okay to take your time and wait until you’re truly ready to start a family. If that means you’re 30, 34, 36 etc, who actually gives a fuck? You know when you’re ready; your body, mind and financial state. Think wisely and do it for YOU. Not me, not hermionie, YOU (I expect extra likes for using that thank you).

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