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[quote=Anonymous]I haven't read beyond the OP, but wanted to comment that parents feeling regret over parenthood is normal, healthy and doesn't mean they don't love their children.

I feel very bad for parents because most of them have nobody they can confide in about these feelings, the stigma is intense and often worst from fellow parents including many who feel regrets.

Having grown up abused and told on a regular basis I was a mistake who wasn't wanted, I very much understand the concern that parent regret will harm kids. I don't think that's true in all cases - if the feelings are shared in proper context they can be valuable in educating young people about choices and realities. It is entirely possible to let a child know they are loved and also teach them that parenting requires massive, life-altering sacrifices and that some sacrifices are or can be never ending.

I think we should be able to have a conversation about this issue, but I think it ranks above death as subjects that most people don't want to confront, ever.[/quote]

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