September 11, 2024

Letter to the Editor:

‘Cat lady’ is not an insult

JD Vance Speaks at Liberty High School

Steve Marcus

A supporter of former President Donald Trump wears a T-shirt with an image of Trump during a campaign rally featuring Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, at Liberty High School in Henderson Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

I am extremely proud to be considered a “childless cat lady.”

Before we got married 41 years ago, my husband and I decided to be DINKS (dual income no kids). I spent eight years in college (four undergrad, four graduate) and didn’t want to be a stay-at-home mom.

I felt it wasn’t fair for my husband to earn all of our money and I didn’t want my parents to have to be obligated to watch grandchildren while we worked.

I have been a cat lady for 27 years. We adopted our third cat last year. We share our love with each other and our “son,” Sammy. It is a badge of honor to be called a childless cat lady. Thank you, Republicans!