12/14/2025
Cultural timelines can make women feel like motherhood has an expiration date—but lived experience often tells a different story. Watching our mothers carry so much with so little support can shape how we define readiness, stability, and what we want for our own families. For many women, the decision isn’t about avoiding motherhood—it’s about honoring the desire to enter it with a foundation they didn’t grow up with. Choosing your timing isn’t fear. It’s awareness.