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Read what Meghan Markle told a woman who said she chose her career over having children

by Staff writer

While spending her morning with the residents of a nursing home for those who worked in entertainment, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, had one particularly poignant conversation with an old woman who chose not to have children.

Meghan, who’s expecting her first child, asked the woman: “Do you have kids?”


“No I don’t, I had a career,” the woman replied.

“Yes, that I understand,” Meghan said.

Meghan’s response has been praised by many who said her showing acceptance and understanding is powerful in helping eradicate the shaming some “career” women who opt out of motherhood receive.

About Daniel Nkado

Daniel Nkado is a Nigerian writer and social researcher whose work examines Black identity, racism, institutional inequality, social power and belonging. He is the founder of DNB Stories Africa. Read more about Daniel, including his research methodology and full biography, here.

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