Amparo Grisales, a celebrated figure in Colombian entertainment adn a judge on Caracol Televisión’s ‘Yo me llama’, recently shared her personal choice to remain childless during an interview with Noticias Caracol. The 68-year-old actress and singer,who has enjoyed a prolific career spanning over five decades,revealed that motherhood was never part of her life plan. Grisales emphasized her dedication to her career, stating that her early immersion in the entertainment industry shaped her decision. While she respects the challenges of motherhood, she humorously noted that her protective instincts would likely extend to any children she might have had, comparing that love to her affection for her pets. Despite not having biological children,Grisales remains committed to social causes,notably those supporting children’s rights and animal welfare,reflecting her nurturing spirit in different ways.
Q&A: Amparo Grisales on Choosing a Childfree Life and Embracing a Different Kind of Nurturing
Editor: Amparo, your recent interview highlighted your choice too remain childless throughout your life. Can you share what motivated this decision?
Grisales: Absolutely. Motherhood was never part of my life plan. from a young age, I was deeply immersed in the entertainment industry, and my career has always been my primary focus. I have great respect for those who choose motherhood, but for me, the idea of nurturing was expressed through my career and passions instead.
Editor: It’s interesting that you’ve found other avenues to nurture. You compared your protective instincts for children to your affection for pets.Can you elaborate on that sentiment?
Grisales: Indeed! I love my pets as if they were my children. That protective and nurturing spirit I would have exhibited towards children naturally extends to them. Pets bring immense joy and companionship into my life, allowing me to still express that nurturing side, albeit in a different form.
Editor: In our current pronatalist society, how do you think your choice reflects broader societal attitudes towards motherhood and being childfree?
Grisales: It’s meaningful to shed light on the fact that choosing to be childfree is often stigmatized. Society tends to glorify motherhood and often pressures women to conform to the customary life path. My choice is a personal one, and I’m glad to share it as part of a larger conversation about the validity of various life choices, including being childfree.
Editor: Speaking of conversations, you mentioned your commitment to social causes, particularly children’s rights and animal welfare. How do these efforts reflect your nurturing spirit?
Grisales: My work in supporting children’s rights and animal welfare is my way of giving back. I may not have children of my own, but I feel fulfilled actively contributing to the well-being of those less fortunate. These causes resonate with me deeply, and they embody the nurturing aspect that I strive to express in my life.
Editor: Looking to the future, what message do you hope to convey to those who are grappling with the decision of whether or not to have children?
Grisales: I want people to know that it’s okay to make choices that resonate personally, whether that means becoming a parent or remaining childfree. Life paths are diverse, and every choice can lead to fulfillment. It’s crucial to define what happiness means to you and pursue that—be it through a family, career, or social causes.
Editor: Your insights are incredibly inspiring, Amparo. Thank you for sharing your outlook on such a personal topic.
grisales: Thank you for having me! I hope my story encourages others to embrace their unique journeys without fear of societal judgement.