Being single and childfree is right for me. It allows me to follow my inner imperatives and create a wonderful life in a caring community. Since moving from a large city to a small town, I've rewilded my back yard and connected with the regenerative farmers who grow my food. I bought almost everything I need from the local thrift hub and reuse store. This simple lifestyle has enabled me to create a fulfilling art practice and live well on a modest income with my cat and rabbit companions. We're a joyful three-species family!

Like many who follow OVERSHOOT, I’m aware that the planetary health crisis touches every aspect of life today. Equally, I see the increasing difficulty of staying values-aligned when life pressures us to use the tools of the system, like AI, to stay current. I reduce my planetary impact by not owning a car, being childfree, eating lower on the food chain, buying less, sharing more, the list goes on. And I talk, with anyone who will listen and allow me to illuminate the ecological considerations in any topic of conversation. Normalising these conversations feels like a tiny buffer against despair.