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[–] 14 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Greatest source of guilt I have. I didn't realize how shitty things were until after I'd had them. I also passed down neurodivergence and diabetes, I shouldn't have done it. My kids are my only source of joy in the world and that's not a good reason to have kids, it's selfish. I hope they forgive me.

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  • [–] 6 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    I’m glad you recognize this. I am shocked to find how many people say “I don’t know what I’d do if I never had kids” or something along those lines. It alludes to people having kids as a next step to adulthood or to avoid boredom. Or the ole “who would take care of me when I’m old if I didn’t have kids” - the most selfish one.

    We’re not having kids and that is almost always the first thing people say, who will take care of you? What a selfish thing to thrust onto another human.

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