Childfree by Choice to Motherhood ft. Nik West
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Published 2023-08-02
I sat down with Nik West who shares her reality of not being able to have it all. We discussed about all things motherhood and more specifically the challenges of living your dreams of going on tour with a tiny tot in tow. We also talk about partnership, marriage and how motherhood was not on her cards, but clearly God had other plans.
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All Comments (21)
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Honestly I think we should call anyone who choses to not have kids childfree. Childless sounds like bad news, like you lack something you desired and it also implies that every woman are wired to desire that and for the next generations we need to break that construct that implies that womanhood is only centred around becoming a mother and a wife...
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Wow, just wow. I've always wanted children but I get when Nik said I loved this man that I wanted to have a baby for him. That's how I felt about my husband because he has such a good heart. Next month it will be 13 years married, 3 kids one heaven side, 2 earth side. I love him more now than ever. Such an awesome interview.
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2 beautiful brown goddesses having a conversation 💖💖💖 2 messages that you shared that stayed with me: 1/ being with someone who truly appreciate you and see you as a blessing, a gem, a real gift in their life. 2/ Seeing yourself (obviously the good parts lol) in that person. Recently, I've been watching some YT videos and now understand why women are cautious about men who make less money than they do or convince them to have children. Unfortunately, there are some women who regret motherhood or men who are jealous gold diggers and baby trappers 😖Nobody wants that!!! Wishing you beautiful ladies to continue having success in your lives! PS : Maya, with that last line you convinced me to go see Nik in Paris lol.
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I saw her performing in Victoria,BC, Canada. She was AMAZING. So much energy, and crazy costumes
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I knew she was a singer I didn’t even have to see the video, she was just giving me young India Arie vibes!!
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What an beautiful conversation about healthy relationships and how it can really impact us for a better. So refreshing in a time where the norm is to put down conventional relationships that involve compromise and understanding people for who they are and not what they have.
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I think Jeanie Mai has the same sentiments as Nik West she initially didn't want children but because of the safeness she felt with Jeezy she wanted to have children with him.
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Thank you so much for this hang in Sweden, Maya! This was a great conversation! Motherhood is the BEST gift I’ve ever been given that I didn’t even know I needed! 🙌🏾💕
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Nik West is awesome!! If Prince picked you you’re amazing!!! She is ! Great interview Maya! 💜
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SHE IS SINGING MY LIFE HONEY!!! 💚💚💚 I needed to hear this Maya— thank you!!!
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Let’s embrace all kinds of woman from all different walks of life. There’s more to life than being a wife or mother. Let’s not judge ❤️
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I was childfree by choice; did NOT like kids, wanted to do what I want when I wanted it to; then I got pregnant...had a choice between terminating the pregnancy or keeping it and I didn't have the heart to terminate after having had 3 miscarriages; she is my rainbow baby. 2 years later and I know no deeper love. I can NOT fathom my life without her. I don't think I truly loved until I had her. been with the same man for 12 years now and now have our own mixed child. he's mainly Irish and Norse descent, I'm half German half black. It's been stressful as a stay at home mom but I love her more than I hate myself and I do my best to give her my best <3
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Maya's content is always a breath of fresh air!!
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I really love this conversation. So many gems were dropped
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be you be true be shameless boo
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I loved this conversation so much. This lets me know that while I am not easy, I’m still worthy of love and respect. I will not settle in my pursuit of a healthy relationship.
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COME ON!!!
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I love this interview! Seems like I'm getting advice from my big sisters. ❤ I love Nik as well! I'm a student in her beginners bass course and she's the best teacher!
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Thank you soo much for a sharing a great conversation and your hair looks amazing!!!❤🤩🥰😍
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I smile 😃 listening to this ,because my German husband adores the life out of me. Going on 14 years.