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In today’s society, having children seems like the most natural thing in the world. But what if you don’t want them? Then you’re bound to face questions — something Tess Meijer knows all too well. In this piece for BEDROCK, she shares her personal story. “I still remember how, as kids, we used to play ‘moms and dads.’ Our favorite game: taking care of a doll or a classmate, pretending to give medicine, and using a spoon as a thermometer.”
Update on 27th of June, 2025

In today’s society, having children seems like the most natural thing in the world. But what if you don’t want them? Then you’re bound to face questions — something Tess Meijer knows all too well. In this piece for BEDROCK, she shares her personal story. “I still remember how, as kids, we used to play ‘moms and dads.’ Our favorite game: taking care of a doll or a classmate, pretending to give medicine, and using a spoon as a thermometer.”
Update on 27th of June, 2025

Tess Meijer is a psychologist and tour guide who writes about burnout, boundaries, and losing yourself in the life you always thought you wanted. Because what is freedom, really, when you're constantly dealing with overstimulation and pressure to perform? She writes about these topics for BEDROCK.
Update on 12th of June, 2025

Tess Meijer is a psychologist and tour guide who writes about burnout, boundaries, and losing yourself in the life you always thought you wanted. Because what is freedom, really, when you're constantly dealing with overstimulation and pressure to perform? She writes about these topics for BEDROCK.
Update on 12th of June, 2025