Tracee Ellis Ross Responds to JD Vance's 'Childless' Women Remark

[@KEPKEP-d4l]

My children have the most beautiful aunt, and she never been married never had children. She is a school teacher. She helps the handicapped children with disabilities. She goes to church mass twice a week. She’s kind and giving and loves her nephews. She talks to them. She’s a wonderful , humble & caring aunt. 💟

[@Indicted_We_Stand]

That's nice. Kamala Harris is nothing like that.

[@WGrind0687]

@@Indicted_We_Stand You know her personally? 😂

[@frankd.506]

​@@Indicted_We_StandVlads fisherman.

[@Indicted_We_Stand]

@@WGrind0687 Many men know Heels Up Harris personally. She didn't get that round mouth from eating square meals.

[@WGrind0687]

@@Indicted_We_Stand Instead of pretending you know anyone personally, just say you’re misogynistic.

[@clrbrk9108]

“You don’t have to push out a baby to push humanity forward” is a brilliant line.

[@alexandradoran4982]

Right!? Where do I get the t-shirt?!

[@patth7582]

​@@alexandradoran4982bumper stickers and t-shirts are easy to design on the net. Cheap too! Have fun, and add on for Christmas gifts!

[@reneegraham2201]

Exactly

[@reneegraham2201]

@@alexandradoran4982😊

[@marianneflambert953]

@@alexandradoran4982just make it!! My embroidery machine is all excited to create … 😉😂

[@MsLove-lb1vz]

I am a proud 52 childfree woman. Not every woman is supposed to be a biological mother❤

[@sherricason1548]

Say it to the People in the Other Racist Party!

[@anonymoose116]

Choosing not to have children is absolutely valid. We're not going extinct 😂

[@maryloulindquist7453]

I like that "child FREE" ... THANK you !!!!

[@Lylesca]

I am an intensive care physician. I love my job. I love my dog. I do not want children. I already have to educate colleagues and my patience is not very long. And I knew from 11 year old I did not want kids....so why should I force it and be a bad mom? Working 80%/60-72 Hours a week.... who would raise the child?

[@paulamarentette695]

Personally, I don't have the patience to do a good job at parenthood so I'll happily leave that job to someone who is interested and willing. However, I am a fantastic aunt (and great-aunt) and I am more than happy to support the public school system with my tax dollars. So don't tell me that there's no place for me at this table.

[@Mimi73161]

As a mother of six I would like to thank all the childless women who have helped me out along the way! I never could have made it without them💙💙💙

[@tonihodgessteward921]

Thank you here also.

[@sandrasweeb8863]

Ms. Ross has said it so very eloquently. Couldn't have said it any better ❤❤❤❤ They should use it in an Ad, because this is so so true.

[@dianeleirer9878]

My thoughts too.😊

[@normadom]

Profoundly true. Makes one wonder if JD Vance would still twist her words around to fit that silo brain of his.

[@corinelawrence4329]

I think so too ! Well said 👏❤️

[@mybestlifefortherestofmyli7137]

No cat lady. What he's saying is, leave our children alone. Why is it always the people who don't have children try to brainwash and lead our children. As a proud mother of three and more on the way, I left my career to raise my children as a stay at home mother. Best decision in the world. Leave our kids alone. 😒

[@pixiemacklin8223]

Traci you are 💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏right❤❤❤

[@cynthias2136]

I'm an adoptive parent. Thank you!!!

[@MichelleT-w9z]

I was adopted. Thank you!

[@frankd.506]

Two here along with two saved cats and a senior dog nobody wanted and he's the best dog I've ever had the kids ain't bad either lol

[@kishamatthews4585]

Adoptive parents are very special and a gift from God!!

[@teracoffin6116]

That makes you a mother!!!!!

[@lexi219]

@@teracoffin6116 It certainly does, but apparently not to JD Vance, whose comments they are responding to. He said, "It's just a basic fact - you look at Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, AOC - the entire future of the Democrats is controlled by people without children…how does it make any sense that we've turned our country over to people who don't really have a direct stake in it?" Kamala has stepkids and Pete is an adoptive parent, but according to that AH, they don’t have a direct stake in the future of our country because they don’t have biological kids.

[@tanyabrown791]

My aunt Dottie never married and never had a child. She helped my parents raise us as she helped all her nieces and nephews. She bought my school clothes, took me to the hair dresser every two weeks, taught me how to make potato salad and other dishes, corrected me when I was wrong and was there from the day I was born til the day she died. She was an amazing aunt and mother to all her nieces and nephews.

[@lauraharmon9404]

My Aunt Helen ❤

[@MsLilBit8344]

​@@lauraharmon9404💜💙💜💙

[@deidrewilliams7168]

Bless her heart

[@pioneeracademy6488]

My Aunt Ruth. Say the names of the women who didn’t have to, but did.

[@tanyabrown791]

@@pioneeracademy6488 come on here!! Yes indeed.

[@florawoodfin5447]

Thank you Traci for stating this so eloquently.

[@mrfearsmom8857]

Sometimes it takes the adults in the room to stand and say ENOUGH

[@revanamarie7210]

It takes a village to raise a child .. I had kids and my "worth" still doesnt seem to count. Its just another way to divide us.

[@JamieKim821]

Women are damned if we do, and damned if we don't. Stay-at-home mothers get criticized for not "working", and women who work outside the home are criticized for neglecting their children. If we speak our minds, we're rude; if we're quiet, we're doormats. If we're fat, we're lazy and if we're thin, we get told to eat a sandwich. It's exhausting.

[@TinyPenguin01]

​@@JamieKim821 This exactly, if a man is assertive he's a leader, it a woman is assertive she's bossy or a bit**, if a woman is se*ually free she's a who**, if she refuses to put out she's a tease or a prude. If a woman wears makeup she's being dishonest or is a slu*, if she doesn't, well she just doesn't take care of herself/ doesn't have any pride in herself. The contradictions we deal with just trying to exist are endless.

[@wandawelsh9209]

​@JamieKim821 So well said!! Thank you! I'm writing this story down!! 💙💙💙 Buy the way, I did have 1 child, I have 1 grandchild and 3 great grandchildren! I worked when my child was in highschool until I could retire. I also love cats, which I have 1 now and have had one most of my life! AND my husband loved and supported me until his passing! GET OVER IT VANCE!!!

[@micheleperry5028]

How is this divisive???

[@cokedrinker941]

Would your worth be more or less without your kids?

[@sarahchiru1]

"Women have electoral power" Supreme Court will be shocked ABOUT THAT POWER

[@pastorXal]

EXACTLY 💯 I'm looking forward to seeing women respond to The Trump/Vance wrecking team. 🌊🇺🇸🗽 Do NOT become complacent USA.

[@darcanjel7]

That's if they don't overturn our vote. We can't trust them.

[@stephenkeye2678]

I sure hope you're right. I've talked to a lot of white women , they plan to vote for trump. Sadly

[@ChristoperKelly]

God Willing the women of this country will unite and teach these small minded bigots that there is more to real life than their crazed view of the world.

[@sherricason1548]

They Don’t Even Know the Power WE have!

[@ledwards6918]

Shout out to my mom’s 2 sisters, Auntie Kesha and Auntie April who supported us financially, made sure we were on track academically, attended field trips when my mom and dad could not make it, and now that my sister & I have graduated from college and have entered corporate America, both Auntie’s are now our mentors to make sure we have successful careers. I’m honored that both aunts felt that we, their godchildren and students were enough in which we are truly grateful.

[@ladydia3928]

I was applauding when she said this. 😊

[@audreywitko1445]

Ditto! Applauding & Shouting! 👏🥰👏

[@sabreenhayden8840]

Me too😊😊❤❤🎉🎉VOTE BLUE2024

[@Bee-ol1xr]

What event was this?

[@suehowie152]

​@@Bee-ol1xrA town hall,partly virtual.

[@lindaoconnor8775]

​. It was a town hall held in MaComb County in Michigan. I streamed it on you tube to watch it. Oprah hosted Kamala. There were several actors and actresses that zoomed in to speak. It was excellent !! Vote Blue 💙

[@ChiekoETomasulo]

I am a 55 year old woman that has raised 3 childern who are now productive adults. I also now have 3 grandsons. I did not give birth to any of the kids I raised.

[@demi5378]

Awesome!🎉🎉❤❤

[@flowforever9084]

Awesome ❤

[@elainehyland6361]

Awesome for the children, too! Thank you! ♡♡♡

[@MsLilBit8344]

💜💙💜💙

[@kf10126]

Congratulations!! Thanks for your attention to these kids. I wonder if JD would have a problem with you or not, and I also found it interesting that he had nothing to say about men with no children.

[@TracyAllenVideos]

As a mother to a 33-year-old daughter that has had about at least 3 miscarriages, it’s sickening to hear someone say such madness. My daughter is a beautiful, strong, Air Force veteran, married to an active duty Air Force man, but just having a hard time having her babies😢 It’s just evil to try and make women feel some kind of way because they don’t have children🤬

[@ok-xx8ck]

Your daughter sounds like an amazingly strong role model for anyone, especiallygirls and women. I bet you helped with that!! Thank you Both for your service 🙏🏼 ♀️

[@suehowie152]

It's the cruelty that is sickening and seems inherent in these people 😢

[@ednaking956]

Even if women have children, they are still discriminated against AND abused!!!!

[@sandiegibson1967]

I started being a caregiver at 10 years old.

[@PrayerinJesusnameWarriorinJesu]

CHILDREN COME FROM GOD IN JESUS NAME. I PRAY THE LORD HIMSELF SIT YOUR DAUGHTER DOWN AND HAVE HER READ THE STORY OF HANNAH, SAMUEL MOTHER,

[@melbaelba5706]

That was beautiful. Well said. ❤

[@uffdad8211]

JD Vance also says that women who are beaten and abused by their husbands must stay with them for the sake of their children. The guy is a monster.

[@adw1768]

I still can't get over that one...where did this guy come from, because that stuff ain't pretty, and demoralizes children.. Plus this is a crime that has led to deaths, of the women and the children and some police that answer the calls, it's called Domestic Violence j d.🗽🗳🇺🇸

[@reginamushi6582]

Have you guys thought about the possibility of this guy becoming president!!! You guys better vote like your lives depending on it! The world is counting on you!!!

[@deborahpfromer1362]

Definitely a monster 👺

[@deborahpfromer1362]

My daughter came to me when she was 16 and stated, “ Mother, we need a divorce!”. Sounds like she made her decision ❤😂

[@MsDemonBunny]

The CHILDREN don't want to stay in that situation. Many grow up wishing their moms could have gotten out and taken them away too. NO ONE should be in that situation. No man should be abusing his wife and/or kids. (Of course real men don't; it's the un-evolved immature males that do.)

[@bethanychatman9531]

💙💙 love Tracy Ellis Ross.

[@jeremiahjohnson3858]

She loves P Diddy too

[@mybestlifefortherestofmyli7137]

No cat lady. What he's saying is, leave our children alone. Why is it always the people who don't have children trying to brainwash and lead our children. As a proud mother of three and more on the way, I left my career to raise my children as a stay at home mother. Best decision in the world. Leave our kids alone. 😒

[@JamieKim821]

I chose not to have children, and I don't regret it. I knew I wouldn't be a good mother, and I didn't want to be one. I am many other things to many people and animals. Kudos to all the great mothers out there, and Kudos to all the women without children. We are all on this earth for a reason, and we all have importance and worth.

[@Gerberdaisy77]

💯‼️

[@salove139]

AMEN!!! ❤

[@vchgs2872]

❤ Thank you for being intentional...No one knows you better than you.

[@loisfolk5492]

Right on ✌️

[@McDoogleheimer]

Society chose for you biggun

[@CarolynCrawford-uc4un]

Thank you, Tracy, for speaking out.

[@miaj94]

I concur. Giving birth does not validate your self worth as a woman, neither does marriage. There are many childless women who have made significant contributions to elevate society. Studies show women over the age of 55 who have never married and have never had children are the healthiest and happiest people. I believe it. I’m one of them. Intelligent women know there’s more to life than serving a man your entire life and making sure his needs are met. It’s so good to have a choice. Find what makes you happy and do that.

[@danashull3208]

I’m 63 and never married. I had a boyfriend and the first time he punched me, I walked. He’s been rotting away in prison for some time. And I’m living my life by MY leave, and not anybody else’s.

[@christopheromoifo1526]

The Lord Jesus Christ Is The Answer He Is Available. I humbly request we find Him, now AMEN

[@danashull3208]

@@christopheromoifo1526 Go ahead and do you. I’ll continue doing me. And if you need Jesus so bad, it makes me wonder what your life is missing. Indoctrination can be voided. It’s up to you.

[@jryland6]

Some of those childless women are married to men who can’t impregnate them; DOES THAT MAKE THE WORTHLESS, EVEN THOUGH, THAT COUPLE WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO BIRTH THEIR OWN CHILD? WHAT A SHAME THE GOP HAS LOST ALL THEIR BRAINS SINCE DANCY & FRUMPY CAME ALONG!!!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@danashull3208]

@@jryland6 And it’s usually the man who has the infertility problem. But for millennia it’s women who’ve borne the brunt of shame for this.

[@cuquee12]

Shout out to my childless aunt Jeannie who bailed me out repeatedly financially, took me on 4 cruises all expenses paid, helped pay my car note, edited two of my books, left money to myself, my neices & nephews when she passed. Shout put to my aunt Gloria who adoptes one of her child cases as a guardian et litem. She did a lot for me aa well. Taking me shopping, coming to my grad school graduation, and letting me hang out at her house for movie night. These women were successful & powerful and had a heart of gold! May they both RIP. I will always love & cherish them..❤❤

[@patth7582]

And they'll be tickled pink to watch YOU pay it forward as it was paid to you! ❤

[@JeanEDeaux]

❤❤❤

[@corinasalazar823]

🙏💙🇺🇸😍🇺🇸💙🙏

[@evettesmith1306]

❤❤❤👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AriessunvirgomoonlightLibraise]

HER MOMMA IS DIANA ROSS!!! She was raised by a strong woman who sees no race or gender ! I'm born and raised in Southern California and I Identify as a black mixed woman with Muskogee creek and white,,, MY FAMILY DID NOT RAISE ME TO BE RACIST PERIOD!! I WAS RAISED ON LOVE AND TO JUDGE A PERSON CHARACTER!!!! 💯🙏🫵🙌💪

[@ednaking956]

Thank you! I didn't know that!!💙🇺🇸🙏

[@MariaGregg-q4h]

That is so true Donna Ross definitely didn’t see color. She saw character..👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🫵🏽🫵🏽✋✋✋✋🙏🙏🙏

[@davidtaylor3284]

You're a shero

[@mcoguyaj]

@@MariaGregg-q4h Diana

[@mcoguyaj]

Old white guy here I danced with her mom Diana Ross on stage with her at the Valley Forge Music Fair when she was in concert there. I was probably in my 20's and was beep booping in my seat and she said come on up here and dance and we did.

[@weareallone6148]

Yes, indeed! I couldn’t agree more! Thank you, Tracee Elliss Ross!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@carolphillips8382]

I so appreciated what she stated!

[@buddyflood6761]

Right on,sweetheart!

[@tbryant3016]

Yeeesssss!!!! Thank you. I'm a 56 yr old childless woman,by choice, and never,ever had any regrets. I'm an auntie and a great auntie and I love my nieces and nephew very much and I'm a sister. That's fulfilling enough for me ,💙💙

[@Thisistheday3]

Good for you! 💯💯💯

[@theramden6025]

I'm 69 and my husband and I enjoyed being childless. It was the right thing for us. You are talking to the choir.

[@Rye617]

I love this . I'm an aunt and have no children. ❤

[@RR-eh4dg]

Make your heart blue so there is no confusion

[@adw1768]

Well said, thank you Tracy👠 🗽🗳🇺🇸

[@Wiley-Gator13]

Very good thank you!

[@John-s6h3q]

"you don't have to push out a baby, to help push humanity forward"

[@JeanEDeaux]

💯💯💯

[@louis-henribaillet890]

Yes maam, put this in writing !!!

[@shirleygilbert7469]

I love childless men and women, the same way I love mothers and fathers with kids. No difference

[@anonymoose116]

Having children is such a personal choice. We are healthier when people who aren't interested in parenting, don't.

[@karenmonson9893]

​@@anonymoose116It's about choice too and doing what is right individually. We also need to remember there are people who for medical reasons are unable to have children and that they make their contributions to society in other ways.

[@anonymoose116]

@karenmonson9893 I'm specifically talking about people who choose to not have children. Those that can't but want them: there's 400k kids in foster care waiting to be loved.

[@sweetpea754]

​@karenmonson9893 Absolutely!! There are women who are not able to have children & some may choose not to which fine. And honestly, it's no one's business. Some adopt, foster, or just help care for other children. A woman's worth is not about if she has children at all. 😊 And unfortunately not everyone makes a good mother some really don't deserve children either.

[@lintleramonate2470]

​@@anonymoose116huh??

[@samiraalexander7445]

Thank you for saying this. Yes I'm 54 and childless due circumstances and I help a lot of people in my coaching biz. I live my purpose and live happily. I don't have to have kids to be whole. ❤️🙏

[@thenostra-ramos9384]

As a 57 year old childless male…. Thank you. Btw… also a cat dad. Please vote blue and let’s end this craziness!

[@k1988smith]

🐈 💙 🔵 😺

[@LI.Agentio]

My roommate, (for real), and i have 10 kitties. They are a lot of work, but we love them all.

[@shastahill]

@@thenostra-ramos9384 cheers! I love being a cat parent. ..and doing what I can to end this craziness.

[@LaTostis]

Thank you for your lovely comment! 💙💙💙

[@David-mk4ff]

As a 55 year old childless cat dad who has never before voted a straight party ticket, I agree entirely.

[@BlessmamaPhilo]

Thank u Tracy Ellis Rose. ...We Love u my beautiful sister ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lisbethhoff-seaver2173]

I'm a former Republican, and a woman. Country over Party. All WOMEN MATTER!! HARRIS/WALZ 2024!!

[@robertgrimshaw9036]

I suggest you get out more and see what biden/harris have done to your country

[@kimberlyquinlan6788]

A great decision - thank you!

[@karengardner2747]

Keep gently spreading awareness that other republicans arent seeing on Fox

[@aboriginalgoddess144]

@@robertgrimshaw9036 did they enslave people and create laws to keep those people and their descendants at a disadvantage? Did they unalive and steal from people all around the world then remove history books that taught children the truth? Did they take away women’s rights and try to force them to produce children to be future factory workers?

[@karengardner2747]

​@@robertgrimshaw9036Yeah . See those beautiful roads and bridges from Bidens term and, how everybody is driving those newer expensive trucks,and cars,and paying for take out food deliveries, and their big screen TV's,and all kinds expensive electronics so everyone in the family can have one. Our economy is good, unemployment is good and just today the stock market soared higher. So who you think you're fooling?

[@JustUdoro]

AMEN TO THIS!!!!

[@anaamore6907]

Girl I’m mothering at my store trying to uplift the younger generation. It’s in our souls, to nurture and teach. Women are a necessity and invaluable.

[@theresagriffin9424]

I'm 62, childless and I'm told by my nieces and nephew that I am terrific.

[@melonymanns9901]

You are Terrific ❤

[@WHYLBEE]

@theresagriffin9424 - I'm 57, I've birthed a child. However, I am also a step-mother, Auntie and God-mother. Honestly, I couldn't love those nieces, nephews and God children any more, even if I had birthed them. I believe this is probably true for many other aunties, step-moms and God mothers . We are nurturing these kiddos whether we birthed them or not and that's what counts. We won't let the tactics of those lunatics divide us as women. We are each moving humanity forward in a positive direction. ❤❤

[@sunshineellivic2858]

😘

[@123f89]

Aunts are the favourite next to grand parents. Your nieces and nephews are lucky to have you. I am also in my 40s with few nieces and nephews but I am really sad that I don’t have kids of my own

[@KM-ek9or]

My niece said I'm her best friend ❤ I almost cried, even though I know someone else will be her best friend next month LOL (toddler). But hey I'm up there!

[@DB-yr6nw]

Men say really stupid things when they believe they are ABOVE women. Sorry for his wife. I am so happy we continue to keep this comment in the forefront and will continue to lift women up not put them down. NEVER GOING BACK!!!💙🗣️

[@brads0107able]

His wife should be absolutely Embarrassed. She should have divorced him already. He disrespects everything her and her parents are.

[@DB-yr6nw]

He even disrespects his children. This man is a horrible human and should not be in this position. Full stop!

[@adey126]

His wife feels the same way otherwise she would have left.

[@parkermudsen1063]

@@brads0107ableexactly. With his anti-immigrant stance it’s like he forgot that his wife’s parents are immigrants. 🤦‍♂️

[@butterflyz33]

Do not sympathize with his wife, usha. She knows exactly who she married. She also worked for scotus' Kavanaugh! So yeah, she knows exactly what she's doing. Sympathize with America for having to put up with her husband 🤢 and #45 🤮 That's where your sympathy needs to go. Vote Blue 💙 ⬆️ ⬇️ 🗽⚖️♀️🌊

[@tomorrowedwards8374]

Tracy!!!! Speak!!! Amen.

[@truthfinder2998]

Vote blue 💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙up and down the ballot. Definitely vote for Harris/Walz2024

[@cetalawes2457]

yup up and down that ballot, that's what we need to really win.

[@elizabethjourneyparker5932]

I am a 60 year old, childless Dog & Bird Mom who has helped 598 Babies enter the World as a Midwife.

[@tanyazion4045]

Wow that’s amazing ❤

[@marimannino]

You are amazing! And I applaud women that for any reason they decide not to have kids, better than those that just have kids and don't take care of them

[@taliascott8647]

❤❤❤

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

Don't you feel alone???

[@Aflowerinthewind]

@@RUTHLESSambition5 She probably has friends. And family. My aunt is childless and not married and 55; but she has 6 siblings, 11 aunts and uncles, 2 parents, and I don’t remember how many grandchildren there are off the top of my head lmao but she has us too!! She’s the best aunt ever!! And she has super close friends from childhood and law school that she still keeps in touch with and hangs out with. And she goes to church and has friends from church. And she always volunteers. She just doesn’t have kids of her own is all. But I feel so lucky to have such an awesome, amazing auntie. She even made me gluten free beef meatballs from scratch even though she only eats fish and chicken!! lol they were so good. I love her ❤

[@victoria_luv]

I am a 59 year old childless black woman here in Florida… I have assisted in raising MANY and as a nurse, I have cared for MANY MANY more… and purposely signed up during COVID to work 7 days a week caring for hundreds … so do not diminish our WORTH @JDVance

[@FloridaIsOneHellOfADrug-n9z]

As a 49 childless woman also living in Florida, I thank you for all that you have done and continue to do! Sending love! 💙🇺🇸💙

[@mairarodriguez1525]

Thanks sis ❤

[@teshamiller6001]

Thank you sis! Even though you didn’t give birth, you are still a MOTHER to MANY! Thank you for BEING the village!❤

[@Jerusalem23]

That's right . Thank you sis for showing so much compassion towards others💕

[@vickiforrest1959]

Thank you and all the nurses

[@aviscouncil8767]

Amen Tracy... do you hone. You're amazing.🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@silkyway4024]

I don't want to be a mother but love supporting my friends who have children. Most families need support and a network these days and I couldn't do it if I had children on my own. I work in child protection and I don't think I'd have the nerve to do my job if I had children at home.... So I agree 100%

[@joannsilva4715]

That is the absolute truth for childless woman! ❤

[@emmelsmusic79]

All of this is excellent. See you ladies at the polls!! After vote parties are in!

[@AnitaJohnson-ci6lo]

Kamala wins there r going to be so many parties.

[@msb8197]

Thank you 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙.

[@tyhkee1]

Strong statement 💪 Sad that thw beautiful lady have to remind society about this. As a MAN, I had some of the strongest women guiding me in life, that were never married or never mothered a child. Strong message 💪

[@spacenerd9499]

Thank you for supporting women! ❤

[@JeanEDeaux]

Same here! Right on! ❤

[@shawndon3622]

The thing is she just spoke common sense 💙💙💙

[@verseonej]

"You don't need to pushed out a baby to help push humanity forward. " That is the greatest line and should be new slogan I have ever heard on this subject. "

[@Beth-ds3mj]

I know people who had so many kids they don't know their grandkids

[@Beth-ds3mj]

It's kind of backwards. Quality not quanity

[@mo-a8410]

Thank you TER ❤ I couldn’t possibly have said it better myself as truer words have never been spoken.

[@tiffanycarnett6697]

YES!!! I am a mother of 2 and incredibly thankful for the "childless women" who have mothered me, my children, and our communities.

[@sttevveen]

Bravo!

[@LaSorciereFeuillue]

I am finally NOT apologising for not having children. Thankyou Tracey 🎉

[@mintwally7200]

❤❤❤

[@retrosurfer76]

You should never have had to apologize.

[@issae6535]

You should never have to apologize or justify not having or wanting children.

[@melanieearly3450]

Childless woman here voting for Harris Walz!!

[@debraarizona4809]

Beautifully said💕💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@haroldconover5221]

She's a sweetheart ❤

[@c4l977]

My Aunt Cindy lived to be 84, never married, nor had children. She always had folks showing up throughout the week and every Sunday for dinner. They came because of the love and support she provided to everyone throughout her lifetime.

[@tishhobbs6998]

My Great Aunt was 101. Never married & childless. She did teach Spanish, choir in school and church, taught piano, played the organ. She also traveled to Europe to play in cathedrals without being escorted by a man.

[@elizabethmendoza4366]

Yes Tracee you tell that JD Vance 🤬also 67 yrs old. I am aunt to 42 nieces, nephews and have had 3 dogs 1 & cat to boot🙋‍♀️ VOTE BLUE Straight Ticket to save America 🗳️💙🇺🇲

[@spacenerd9499]

Lucky all those lovely little ones!

[@Beth-ds3mj]

The more kids one has, the less resources for each one in every way

[@spacenerd9499]

@@Beth-ds3mj indeed! I appreciate that perspective!

[@keishadavis5402]

My sister has no children and she’s one of the best women I know! She is an incredible force on this Earth

[@misslauraj2756]

50 year old childless woman here, AMEN TO THAT!! Thank you Miss Tracee Ellis Ross❤ My nieces and nephew are my kids! I helped raised them. Also, I've been blessed to help many. many single mothers WITH kids!

[@joemincer8882]

Yes.☀️

[@jilltoby88]

I prefer to think of as child-free women, rather than child-less. A choice, rather than a loss of an assumed given.

[@straightoutofstrat8722]

It's not the same.

[@joemincer8882]

@@straightoutofstrat8722 It doesn't have to be. The fact that we ACCEPT responsibility for children we don't HAVE to and positively nurture them is a selfless, humanitarian, rewarding sacrifice.(and everyone benefits)☀️

[@LaTostis]

@@misslauraj2756 Thank you. On behalf of my child-free sister, cousins, and friends who love and have supported me in raising my kids, many many thanks! ♥️☀️♥️

[@skpwilson]

I learned (the hard way) this year that as a childless woman I had a greater risk of endometrial and uterine cancers. No doctor had ever told me that - so if you're in that group, please be aware of and follow up immediately if your body behaves abnormally. You know your body - listen to it! - Childless but adoptive Mom and Dog Lady; We're NOT going back!

[@zullyromero9711]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I am a psychologist and a childless woman who works in educational institutions guiding, helping, educating the entire educational community and I have never felt undervalued as a person being that I know that I give all my knowledge and love to all my students, parents and teachers to improve their lives

[@margaretadekunle4017]

Thank you and you are loved ❤

[@mintwally7200]

❤❤❤

[@ANNA-g7z]

Not because you can means you should, shout out to all the responsible people who knew being a parent was not for them and took steps to prevent it.

[@username-ze9fx]

JD Vance mother pushed him out of her lady parts and look how he turned up 😂

[@Citizen-Queen]

He definitely has some deeply rooted 'mommy issues'. 😂

[@stevemccann4166]

I think they kept the placenta and threw the baby away by mistake.😃

[@attitudeproblem6462]

And if her addiction issues started before or around the time he was conceived, then he was most likely and _accident._ 😒😒😒

[@CheekyLovesCheeseCake.]

If "Mommy issues" were a person it would be JD Vance 😬

[@karenmonson9893]

I know about his background told to me about someone who lived in Ohio. The drug addiction part is true and it sounds like his father wasn't around. He also went into the service and took advantage of the G.I. college incentive. I understand a little better why he is the way he is. Saying that I don't think he's a good candidate to run for office especially on the presidential ticket..

[@StressFreeTea]

Beautiful words spoken …….As a childless mother, I have 3 undergraduate degrees, an MBA and now I’m 97% closer to earning my doctorate degree. Additionally, I retired from the military after 24 years on active duty. I’m a Wife, Stepmother, Godmother, Aunt and Veteran. I use to think that being a biological mother defined my worth as a woman BUT it does NOT! What defines me are my values, my actions towards raising and mentoring children who view me as a role model, supporter or mother figure….most importantly what defines me is my faith-please vote!

[@sanikasapkale4851]

Awesome lady ❤🎉

[@candace3124]

I'm a 73 yr old woman who couldn't have children, but raised my nieces and my stepdaughter. Not having children of my own allowed me to make a difference in 100s of animals lives. I worked for veterinarians for years before starting my own business of grooming and training dogs, as well as therapy dogs for hospitals and nursing homes. I had time to volunteer at the shelter and rescue groups. Personally I feel like not having children, but instead spending the majority of my time with animals was what I was meant to do, since I definitely felt complete and satisfied with my life. 😊

[@kristinawithak3095]

This is beautiful. Thank you for answering your call. ❤

[@GM-um8rh]

When we are complete and satisfied with our lives... that's all that matters. Blessings upon you!

[@Theresa08648]

I am 52, and I am childless too. Thank you for this valuable message 😊❤❤❤

[@Lovestocook-l1q]

Amen! Don’t let the cruel rhetoric and lies distort what woman all know about each other…. We DON’T need to give birth to have value or impact. Vote blue❤

[@robslife27]

I love this. I stand by my darling bride who adopted my son when he was 10 years old he is now 13, and he has always been his mommy's boy he loves her beyond measure. My wife doesn't want to have a child by birth, so I had a vasectomy to be respectful and responsible for my family's future growth. I'm done having kids myself. I have plenty of kids all over the place. I also pay child support. Every lady's worth is by character alone. I hate how the Republicans have been pushing this line for far too long it needs to end by us voting them out all over the nation.

[@patth7582]

You sound like a prize, good sir. A genuine prize. ❤

[@robslife27]

@patth7582 Thank you for your kindness.

[@karenmonson9893]

Thank-you for your comment. Your wife and the family you have sound amazing. Thank-you for being man enough to respect her choice not to have children.

[@robslife27]

@karenmonson9893 In my wife's first marriage, her abusive husband caused her to have a miscarriage afterward she went through a dark time in her life, yet we were best friends who fell head over heels for each other we have been together for 10 years strong now and we adore each other she has been the only mother my son has ever known thankgoodness and she has my upmost respect and loyalty. We saved each other, and thanks to God, we have made it a safe journey through life. My fear is that after reading Project 2025, no lady or young girl will be safe from the vile right-wing extremeist republican party who seeks to dominate women through the medical services they need to protect themselves from rapists, molesters,etc. If the republican party wins, that means the true death of the United States of America and our constitution and Bill of Rights. Trump will destroy every safe guard to our republic with the wheel of abuse. We must come together to protect the future of our daughters,mothers, and sisters. We must stop the future Handmaidens Tale before it comes to pass. Lastly, thank you for your kind comment. I appreciate you taking the time to do so....

[@rosean374]

I'm great at taking care of other people's children. 😂 Then I go home and enjoy my own peace

[@shastahill]

🙏Yes! Plus, not only women participate in "mothering."

[@janetcampbell5601]

Not on this planet.

[@danashull3208]

I’d choose my female mother’s brand of mothering over my father any day of the week.

[@karened2378]

You lost me on this one? Who besides women, mother.

[@shastahill]

@karened2378 Other than breastfeeding, (which not everyone who's given birth can do), the other aspects of child-rearing which we commonly consider mothering don't require specific genitalia. So, single fathers, for example, often adopt mom and dad roles similarly to what single mothers may do. Edit to add: Beyond immediate family, we may all participate in the elevation of cultures and pushing humanity forward that Tracee mentions here.

[@jryland6]

@@karened2378DADS!!!!!!! There are so many single DADS!!!!!!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@esequiela.martinez5087]

My husband and I ADOPTED our Children, the last one was a little boy, my husband adore that child, a took us a court trial to be able to adopt this Child because my husband had Cancer. That Child already finished high school and ready to join the Marines, my husband did passed away but happy to have saved the last Child.

[@lmak-rf9fn]

Thank you. Dianna must be so proud!

[@roslynballard727]

Amen I'm a70 year old childless woman.

[@cynthiaevans908]

❤

[@maryannlee4751]

Amen to that Tracee Ellis Ross..I'm childless and I am An Amazing Godmother..Auntie..Friend..I work in the nursery at church..and in the youth ministry..my life is dedicated to helping push humanity forward❤

[@spacenerd9499]

I love being a childless woman and the best auntie ever!!

[@RaphieS-x3k]

Yes. I am 48 years old I am not married and I have no children. And I have three nieces and nephews that I've taken care of. They mean the world to me and I mean the world to them.

[@lynncook9698]

Vance doesn't understand that some women are physically unable to have a child

[@patth7582]

You give him too much credit, lynncook. Shady doesn't care. Shady can't afford to care about anything but giving his master the prize. Petey Theil wants to be King. Shady's his tool. Hey! Who knows?! Maybe Petey Maltese Falcon-ed the 2 dead-eye assassins! Makes way more sense from that angle. Way more. 🤔

[@corinelawrence4329]

Exactly ! And there might be other reasons …. Smh

[@anyajohnson4471]

He wouldn’t consider them a woman then….

[@lynncook9698]

Vance just wants women to have babies weather they, want to, or can't afford to take care of them. Next he will be wanting 12 year old girls to have babies.

[@kittikins1]

​@@anyajohnson4471Well, he's not really a man, so. He should just go home to his couch.

[@chall9402]

Yes shout out to all amazing moms. I take nothing away from that hard work. As a woman who does not have children, I measure my worth in the way I treat people, and my Christian faith and practices. Also being born into poverty and working to get not only an Undergraduate Degree but a Masters Degree and good job makes me humble. I was given nothing in life that I did not work for. So I don’t need children to make me humble. And btw, even though I don’t have children, my taxes go to schools and other education programs to help children. I pay lots in tax money since I don’t have children to deduct. So really I contribute a lot to my state and country and will not be treated as less than!

[@spacenerd9499]

🙌🙌

[@eloisenunez8512]

Thank you!!! ❤

[@coriebarnes8680]

Amen! 🙌🏾 Speak to my soul my sista! 💯

[@chall9402]

@@coriebarnes8680 thank you.

[@chall9402]

@@coriebarnes8680 thank you.

[@MsCassie272]

Let US women send JD and DT home.... VOTING BLUE!

[@juliew9119]

Amen! Beautifully said! ❤❤

[@christalstewart1459]

I have never given birth to a baby but I have raised a few. Thank you Tracee, Aunties are important!❤

[@sierramilan4322]

54,Black& child free!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@shanieceutsey7228]

I'm a mother of two daughters but I'm a woman first. Having babies does NOT define your level of womanhood. We are in this together when it comes to raising and nurturing children. God bless you all!!!

[@tyanasm]

Yes, Tracie. Speak on it. As a mother of 4, I approve of this message. I love my babies, period. I have dreams of opening businesses for young girls in my neighborhood. I have to put all my dreams aside until they reach a certain age. Women voices need to be heard more and louder.

[@KMKing-mq3zi]

43 yr old childless woman. Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏

[@gamblinhurn1]

Beautifully said Ms. Tracee❤❤

[@tracyclark7560]

Wow, I never knew such deep empathetic words of wisdom could come from Tracee ER mouth like the ones spoken here. A quote to go down in feminist history.

[@citizen_morgan7444]

Go ahead, Sister Ross! 🎉❤

[@calimaree30]

PREACH!!!! Child free for me! Women with kids are worthy and those of us without are too!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Studentspeaksout]

Truth. Vote for truth, civil rights, and freedom - Kamala + Tim

[@susangarcia3466]

Please do your homework and use critical thinking.

[@priscillarivers4210]

Awesomely true. Thank you Tracie

[@sandrahuntington1113]

I can remember when I was in my twenties, I was having a general conversation with a guy that wanted to date me. When we started talking about having children, & I said I didn't want to have any ----esp. If I was not married. He told me a woman is not a real woman unless she has babies. I looked at him & walked away. I could not stand THAT much ignorance! Smh!

[@reneeeley4068]

I am a 67 childless woman and Tracee I adore you always ❤

[@MonikaThompson-j8r]

Sooo true !!❤❤❤

[@O-nij]

Amen to that, indeed.🙏

[@Yuki._.948]

Ms. Ross is a true Boss. That is Tracie Ross❤

[@ReeMoni24]

That’s right sister!!💙🇺🇸

[@kandisphere8828]

One of the kindest women I know from the USA is a childless doctor, who has helped educate hundreds of children from my country, and has also supported me immensely in my postgraduate studies. She has done what parents do, and given us all a chance to build our lives and our future.

[@hitenmistry3479]

🙏 AMEN !!!!!

[@gloriamwai9489]

I'm a proud Aunty too, very supportive and loving not only to my relative's children, but to all children in the world! ❤️