An ex-colleague once commented that my husband and I wouldn't be a real family until we had a child. I wasn't offended, but I disagreed. I do not think blood makes family. Family is so much more than that.
At 45, I still have no desire for children. Growing up, I was not inclined towards being a mother either. I have never felt particularly maternal, but I always hesitated to say that I would never have a child. What if, against all odds, I changed my mind one day? As people, we are constantly evolving. Gratefully, my husband and I
