Mary J. Blige is opening up about a deeply personal chapter of her life.
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul recently reflected on her decision not to have biological children.
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During a sit down with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson on the ‘IMO‘ podcast, Blige explained that witnessing the struggles of those around her while growing up shaped her outlook on motherhood and freedom, sharing:
“I see a lot, you know, my family members needing babysitters and them not having a choice, no freedom. So when you’re younger, those are the words you make, those are the choices you make. I don’t want any kids.”
However, the ‘Real Love‘ singer admitted that her perspective has evolved with age and that there have been moments of loneliness and reflection. Still, she says:
“Sometimes I’m lonely, but I’m alone a lot. I’m in my home, but we have a good time. We have a good time. I make sure we have a good time, we by ourselves, we watching movies, I be trying on clothes, I be watching movies. I accept it; it is what it is. I’m not trying to have company and friends; it is what it is.”
Obama shared a similar perspective, stressing that:
“You don’t have to be a mother. That doesn’t make you whole, if you’re not a whole person, a child will not do that for you. It won’t complete you.”
Watch the full podcast ep below.
