Francia Raisa Is ‘Happy’ Being Single Without Kids at Age 34


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The freedom to choose her own destiny Francia Raisa gushed about the next chapter of her life after celebrating her birthday — and the actress is not letting outside expectations influence her happiness.

“I don’t know what epiphany I went through. I don’t know what I was smoking, but I am awake and life is beautiful,” the How I Met Your FatherStar, 34, shared his story during an interview E! NewsDaily PopMonday, August 15. “I started being a lot more selfish. I started being a lot more self-aware.”

Raisa discussed how taking time out to “be alone” helped her state of mind, adding, “I am just happy. My friends have noticed that I am happier than ever and have seen me mature a lot. So if 33 was this great, how great is 34 going to be?”

Life Just Started'! Francia Raisa Celebrates Being Single Without Kids at 34

Francia Raisa.
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The California native took to Twitter on Monday to share her reasons for prioritizing herself. “I’m the happiest I’ve ever been and I’m grateful that it didn’t take a partner to get me here,” she tweeted. “I’m a better version of myself & I’m confident I’ll be a better partner because of my internal happiness. I feel like my life just started & I’m not ready 2let go of this freedom yet 💁🏻‍♀️.”

Raisa’s insightful commentary comes after she recently clapped back at assumptions that her life wasn’t fulfilling because she didn’t have children.

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“I am in my mid 30’s and do not have kids or a partner. It does not mean I get up whenever I want. That does not mean I go 2 sleep late & party all night,” she wrote via Twitter on Tuesday, August 9. “That does not mean I constantly have free time nor does that mean that my time is not as valuable as someone with a family.”

The Grown-ish alum later returned to the platform to address the outpouring of support she received, tweeting on Thursday, August 11, “Wow! I didn’t expect such encouraging and positive feedback from my last post. I have to be honest I was scared to tweet it and I’m so grateful i did. It’s encouraging to me to know I’m not alone. Team 30’s, single, and enjoying life! HELL YES! 💃🏻.”

Following her birthday late last month, Raisa didn’t shy away from sharing her excitement about getting older. “Before fully letting July go I have to say THANK YOU to everyone that made me feel so special and loved!” she wrote alongside several Instagram snaps of her in a red bikini. “Thank you to all of YOU who wrote me and took time out of your day for me. I feel beyond loved and I’m so excited for this next year ❤️.”

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