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CharlieDoh

Single, Childfree transplant guy in the Bible Belt.

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So, I've posted here previously about my violent upbringing and my decision to be childfree. And I'm scheduled to be fixed, and rather excited about that. :)

But, I feel like I'm childfree in one the most childfree-unfriendly spots in the country.

I'm from the Midwest, and now work for at a Christian college in small-town Texas.

I love my job, and, indeed, the school I work for, but I feel I need to be very discreet about this, because it could cause my problems at work and in the community.

Part of my job requires that I be active in a religious congregation of my choice, and I was raised Catholic. So I am involved in my parish, which causes obvious conflicting feelings. But I just wouldn't feel comfortable anywhere else.

I know there are active childfree groups in DFW, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, but all of these places are at least a 2 hour drive away.

Anyone else in a similar situation? How do you make it work?

PS, I'd rather not give out further details of my specific city, place of work, or position outside of a private message. It's a fairly niche specialty, and I fear I would 'out' myself by doing so.

Posted May 15, 2016, 8:47 PM UTC

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