In this episode, Kristen and Erika dive into another brutally honest story from the Regretful Parents series — this time from a 39-year-old single mother by choice who spent thousands on fertility treatment… and now says she feels trapped, broke, constantly sick, and deeply regretful.

If you’ve ever felt pressure from society, family, media, or your “biological clock” — this episode is for you.

We’re talking about:

The reality of being a single mom by choice
Fertility treatment expectations vs. reality
Postpartum depression & long-term mental health struggles
Why parents say “it’s worth it” (even when it’s not)
The myth of “you’ll have so much support”
Constant illness after daycare
Why society pushes women toward marriage & motherhood
Disney, fairy tales, and lifelong conditioning
Marriage propaganda & pronatalist culture
Why antidepressants are often recommended to struggling parents
And the uncomfortable truth: what if you simply don’t enjoy parenting?

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