Parental regret: If you could go back in time, would you choose to become a parent?

Some mothers and fathers mourn the loss of the life they could have had. But rather than be ashamed of their feelings, they need to acknowledge the complex truth —parental love and regret can live side by side
Pic: iStock

Pic: iStock

IF you could turn back the clock, would you still choose to be a parent?

The question is taboo, so for those who regret becoming a parent, it must feel unsayable.

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