What has Katie Thurston said about having children?
BACHELORETTE's Katie Thurston’s views about having children have shocked many fans of the show.
Katie opened up about her plans with a few contestants during the season 17 premiere.
The 30-year-old revealed to contestant Michael Allio that she is unsure about her stance on having children.
that he frequently talks to, and suggested that the bachelorette would “be an amazing mother.”
“You seem like you would be an amazing mother too. Is that something you want?” Michael asked Katie.
Katie caught wind of the tweet and responded to Emma, writing: “It’s ok to be a woman and possibly not want children or to be unsure at the current stage of your life.”
Similarly, a fan chimed in and wrote: “Love this messaging big believer that not all women need children to feel complete.”
The Bachelorette told him that
After admitting the idea of a wedding is tough for her since her father is no longer around, Katie said: “With my dad passing, it is such a reminder of how important it is to love your family every single day.”
She continued: “There’s also kind of another layer to my story. Before my dad passed away, I also found out that he’s not my biological father.
“My mom kept that a secret.”
Katie admitted: “It’s hard because here I am saying, ‘Love your family, appreciate them. It’s such a gift.’
“And this, my biological father, he wants to be in my life as a dad.”
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The Bachelorette star started to break down as she continued: “But how do I build a relationship with this man I know nothing about while also mourning the passing of the many who raised me?
“Any time I try to get close with him, it’s just a reminder of the fact that my dad who raised me is not here.”