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I Regret Becoming A Parent

海角换妻 Radio | By Chion Wolf
Published June 17, 2021 at 4:17 PM EDT
Albert Neuhuys, "Nordic Madonna", edited.
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Albert Neuhuys, "Nordic Madonna", edited.
Jenna Abetz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the College of Charleston. She and her colleague, Professor Julia Moore, investigated how parents communicate regrets about having children.
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Jenna Abetz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the College of Charleston. She and her colleague, Professor Julia Moore, investigated how parents communicate regrets about having children.
Sarah K. Brandis is the author of The Musings of an Elective Orphan. She also writes for Medium and The Virago.
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Sarah K. Brandis is the author of The Musings of an Elective Orphan. She also writes for Medium and The Virago.

It鈥檚 one thing to have a hard time with parenthood. But what if you wholeheartedly regret it? 

Hear from two parents who feel this way, and find out how they balance feeling full of regret while wanting to make sure their kids are well taken care of. And is it really possible to love someone whom they regret bringing into existence?

You鈥檒l also meet a woman who knew she was regretted, and find out why she thinks we should be more open about it.

Join the conversation on,, and email.

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  • is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the College of Charleston. She and her colleague, Professor Julia Moore, investigated how parents communicate regrets about having children
  • "Anna" from Iowa is the mother to a 1-year-old and a 4-year old
  • "Tracy" from Maryland is the mother of a 9-year-old
  • is the author of . She also writes for

Jessica Severin de Martinez and Catie Talarski contributed to this show.
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Chion Wolf
Chion Wolf is the host of Audacious with Chion Wolf on 海角换妻, spotlighting the stories of people whose experiences, professions, or conditions defy convention or are often misunderstood.
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