'Being a mother is a selfless act that is not for me': Why Sydneysider Danica chooses to be child-free

Tokophobia and a desire for independence are some of the reasons why a Filipina chose to live a child-free or childless life.

"Being a mother is a selfless act that perhaps is not for me," shares Danica Partosa, who has chosen to remain child-free throughout her life. Credit: Danica Partosa

Key Points

• Danica Partosa chose to live without children or be child-free, from her time in the Philippines until she migrated to Australia.
• Motherhood carries significant responsibilities and is a selfless act for women.
• Being child-free is a choice, while being childless is not necessarily so, as it may not be by one's own choice but rather due to the inability to conceive or be blessed with children.