Weekly column: In Italy, women have enough reasons not to become mother

07-01-2022

Christian Life

Chiara Lamberti, CNE.news

Weekly column: In Italy, women have enough reasons not to become mother

Expecting my second child while 29 years old. As a young woman, living in the centre of Rome, I am an exception. Many people compliment me, others are interested in why I made this choice, but many consider it irrational.

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