Of all the circumstances in which one can live kid free, now has to be among the most glorious. I have four specific reasons why:

1. Avoiding the parenting shitshow
   I want nothing to do with the cocktail of emotions parents are experiencing right now. Fear, anxiety, guilt, stress and inadequacy come to mind.
2. Nurturing my well-being
   Being able to prioritize my physical, emotional and mental health is an absolute gift. Quarantine feels borderline indulgent sometimes.
3. Being a support system
   Supporting your loved ones through this mess is of an act of service these days. Parents are struggling right now, but so are non-parents: everyone’s struggle is real.
4. Noticing habits and reevaluating priorities
   Social distancing has exposed my tendency for social distracting. Turns out I’ve been investing time in activities and relationships that don’t add a whole lot of value to my life and in some cases, are actually detrimental.