I very much agree, and I believe it's the patriarchy first and foremost that divides mothers and the childless/childfree. Both groups are reacting to feeling unseen and devalued by society at large. I know my childfree sister feels that way, and as a working mom of two, I feel that way too. I think there's a perception out there that motherhood is this socially supported and appreciated experience, but the (surprising) reality for most of us is that it's incredibly isolating and most of us feel taken advantage of and overlooked. The patriarchy doesn't truly value mothers -- if it did, we'd have abortion access, paid leave, universal childcare, the list goes on and on. The patriarchy doesn't value childfree and childless women, either -- shame on you for not fulfilling your maternal destiny! I wish as women we could rise above the pettiness and infighting (sadly illustrated in many of the comments on this story) to take down the patriarchy together. My weekly women's group includes one other mother, one childless woman who had a miscarriage, and one woman who never wanted kids. Having space to share our experiences and perspectives is so powerful and leads to so much shared understanding on both sides.