“I was speechless after viewing the talk…it is as if you looked right into my soul and expressed exactly how I have felt all my life. All I can say is: Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”
–Ann (via facebook)

Christen, I was moved by your TED talk. Thank you for speaking the words many of us feel…”
–Alicia (via Linkedin)

“I just watched it – then chose to look you up because I thought to myself…I have to thank her for reminding society we all have our own path to walk! I resonated with growing up not having the burning desire to have kids (and never listened to the projected selfish speak that gets hurled at us so quickly). I just plain old didn’t want kids! I don’t want to do all that comes with it…and I always knew if I changed my mind that I could adopt. And hot damn…I can’t believe all the hurdles you had to jump thru! Congratulations and thank you 👍”
–Karen (via Linkedin)

I saw your presentation at Tedx yesterday. Thank you for presenting such a personal, insightful and thought providing talk. It was a good reminder for me (and I suspect others) to examine the roles that have been imposed on me and that I may impose on others. Really well done.”
–Lee via Facebook

Thank you for your TEDx talk on your choice to be childfree. It gave me the courage to tell my own story…”
— Crystal (via facebook)

Christen Reighter’s speech on the choice of sterilization was EMPOWERING. The struggle and social/medical judgment is true…”
–Allison via Twitter

I was moved to tears during Christen Reighter’s Ted Talk “I don’t want children — stop telling me I’ll change my mind”. Thank you for sharing, glad to know someone understands what it feels like. To those who ask these questions, listen & learn. @TED_TALKS“ — JLB via twitter

Fantastic #TEDTalk by Christen Reighter on #childfree women. Something a lot of people should watch before asking intrusive and judgmental questions.”
–Julie via Twitter

Thank you, Christen Reighter, for asking everyone to consider the leading questions and judgements others make on our very personal and individual decisions. #TEDtalks ”
–Rachel via Twitter

Diversity comes in all forms and our cultural and societal expectations around women and motherhood can be dangerous and damaging. Powerful podcast from Christen Reighter about her battle with the medical patriarchy to get sterilised.”
–Katie via Twitter

The fear of questioning, the be-littleness, the judgement behind choosing not to have children. Bravo for the openness, and courage to speak up Christen Reighter.”
–Messoub via Twitter

“You helped me so much when I made this decision, and I’m so excited that you are helping women everywhere.”
–Bonnie (via facebook)