Imagine joining a women’s support group to find camaraderie and understanding, only to be met with judgment and exclusion. That’s what happened to two childfree women when a mother in the group claimed that having children was a ‘natural instinct’ for women. The childfree women disagreed, suggesting that the mother was projecting her own insecurities onto them. But what happened next took everyone by surprise.
The Support Group

Childfree vs. Mothers

Janet’s Controversial Statement

Childfree Women Speak Up ️

Drama Unfolds

Banishment!

Misunderstanding?

Leaving the Group

Seeking Forgiveness?

Childfree Women vs. Judgmental Mom: Who’s the Real Victim?
In a women’s support group, two childfree women found themselves at odds with a mother who insisted that having children was a ‘natural instinct’ for women. The childfree women disagreed, suggesting that the mother was projecting her insecurities onto them. The group voted to ban the childfree women for two weeks, claiming they had ‘lifestyle shamed’ the mother. But was it really shaming, or just standing up for their own beliefs? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Childfree women face judgment and bans from supposed ‘support’ group. NTA.
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Childfree women hit back at moms for shaming their lifestyle choices ♀️

Commenter defends NTA against group-gaslighting, weird island voting mentioned

Not all women feel a biological urge to have kids

Child-free women defend themselves against rude group leader and member.

Childfree women support NTA’s comment on mother’s disconnecting behavior

Respectful disagreement on personal choices sparks curiosity

Childfree woman defends herself against discrimination in parenting group.

Childfree women defend themselves against mother’s criticism.

NTA for calling out Janet’s hypocrisy on lifestyle shaming

Supportive comment section for a mom-to-be, childfree women respected

Childfree women clash with NTA commenter over parenting opinions

Support for the childfree lifestyle against shaming.

Standing up to lifestyle-shaming and adult tantrums.

Standing up against Janet’s warped views. #NotTheAsshole

Excluded from vote and perspective, OP is NTA

Respectful discussion on having kids vs not having kids

Childfree woman defends friend against mom group’s rudeness

Fierce clapback to mom’s double standards

Childfree woman faces bias in motherhood group. Find inclusive community

NTA hits back at ‘primal urge’ mom for disrespect and shaming.

Childfree women defend their right to change their minds

A fiery comment with no replies

Childfree women defend their choice, calling out offensive comments.

Childfree woman defends herself against unfair accusations.

Sassy reply gets no response from moms.

Childfree commenter criticizes cult-like behavior of NTA mother.

Mother defends her choice to have kids, childfree woman responds

Childfree woman defends her choice, calls out annoying moms

Not all women have the urge to have kids.

Childfree person calls out exclusionary beliefs on motherhood.

Commenter questions the authenticity of women’s support groups.

A heated argument with no clear resolution. ♀️ ♂️
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Supportive comment from a parent to a childfree person.

Childfree person shuts down mombie’s exclusivity with high school reference

Childfree woman defends choice, hits back at societal pressure.

Childfree women defend against ‘natural instinct’ argument.
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Childfree women defend their choice, call out shaming behavior.
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Childfree women defend their right to choose their own lifestyle

Commenter defends themselves in parenting debate, calls for fairness.

Woman defends childfree choice against mom group’s shaming.

Childfree woman claps back at mother’s ‘natural instinct’ comment.

Childfree woman defends her choice against lifestyle shaming and societal pressure.

Double standards in lifestyle shaming of childfree vs. mothers.

Mom shames child-free women, NTA calls out the problem.

Childfree community offers support to NTA commenter.

Assertive NTA stands up for herself against judgmental woman.

Commenter defends against criticism, drops F-bomb. NTA.

Non-binary person wants to raise kids, gets support.

Childfree member defends herself against ‘primal urge’ argument.

When a friend calls you delusional, it’s time to go

Why participate in a group that can ‘vote you off’?

Defending against bullies – NTA stands strong

Childfree woman defends choice, encourages friend to rejoin group
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Healthy group dynamics and clearings are important for support groups

Childfree woman defends herself against mother’s ‘natural instinct’ claim.
