I (23f) just had my IUD inserted and I feel empowered/relieved

I have been against having kids since I was 13, I used to just say it was because kids aren't for me but now I really do believe I just do not want to have kids. I was a scared and upset little girl when I first stated I didn't want kids and looking back I think I knew it would be hard to make my family happy but now I'm just done trying to convince everyone I don't want kids. <br><br>I'm going to keep my story brief but I've been in a consensual relationship with my boyfriend for almost 5 years and we came to an agreement that we do not want to have kids. As soon I was of age, I went to the gynecologist and told her my decision and she put me on the pill. It was a great decision and I was on it for about 4 years. I was just done with always having to make sure to take my pill at the same time everyday and how it bothered me not to have control over my body. <br><br>Two months ago I went to get an appointment for an IUD. I told the nurse practitioner that I definitely don't want kids and she looked at me in disgust and said "so you want to be promiscuous then?". I was taken aback because I'm in a long term relationship with my boyfriend and I'm definitely not cheating on him. I explained that to her but she said "well then you should have kids". I stood my ground and told her that I don't want to have kids but she was so concerned that I wasn't making a good decision. There was no way I could change her mind but it didn't matter because I was happy with my choice. <br><br>Today I had the appointment and the doctor was so nice and didn't say anything about not wanting to have kids so that was a nice change of pace. I was a little scared because the appointment was just so unexpected and quick. I didn't know what to expect and I was super nervous when I was laying in the bed about to go through the process. I got really anxious and the doctor asked me if I was okay and if I felt like I needed to stop the appointment. I was so proud of myself for not saying yes. I just smiled and nodded and I didn't look back. <br><br>It's done now and I am so happy it's over, I am also in a little bit of pain but I'm just so happy I am done with it. I am so proud of myself for going through it and I am happy that I can take care of my own body now.