Not Wanting Kids Cost Me My Marriage

The podcast explores the complexities of deciding whether or not to have children, focusing on Helena de Groot's personal journey. Helena shares her initial reluctance towards motherhood, influenced by feelings of injustice and a desire to avoid self-sacrifice. Her marriage to David, who initially shared her views, faced challenges when an unplanned pregnancy forced them to confront their differing desires. Helena's conversations with her friend Sigrid, a mother of two, and Joshua, a single father, highlight the internal doubts and societal pressures surrounding the decision. Ultimately, Helena's choice to have an abortion and the subsequent realization that she and David had fundamentally different visions for their future led to their divorce, underscoring the importance of aligning life goals.