I am a single, childfree woman who has broken free from the mental shackles of conformity in a world that insists more is always better. In discovering the freedom of living without a partner or children, I began to uncover the many layers of who I am beneath a conditioned mind. I am now a single, childfree vegan, moving steadily toward a life rooted in minimalism, activism and solitude. Though I may be seen as an outcast in many areas of society, my life has never felt more aligned or more right.

With a devotion to nature, and some fortuity in my circumstances, I live with ecocentrism as a guide. I am married and childfree, and, despite a feline fondness, have no pets. Our time is split between a tiny home (30x12 feet) and a spare room in a family member’s house. I tend towards organic veganism, with food-miles and zero-waste considerations. I get almost everywhere by bus and train and on foot, rejecting planes and rarely using cars. I work a 15-hour week and buy things through need much more than want, seeking pre-used items wherever possible.