“Now I wish I'd never brought it up but mostly I'm sad and feel quite alone.”
We help out a childfree woman whose partner is pushing back against her decision to get permanent birth control surgery. There’s tons of great advice from the childfree community here, about negotiating this tricky subject with your partner, what to do if they seem to be sitting on the fence, and owning what is ultimately your choice, for your life.
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Links
Childfree Stories: My Body Their Choice
Podcast: Don’t fear regret, with Orna Donath
Journal: Do childfree people regret their choice?
Journal: Happy World Vasectomy Day!
Resource: The Childfree Friendly Doctors List
Resource: Sterilisation Binder Guide
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