Woman’s Heartbreaking Decision: No Kids Due to Depression

Imagine always wanting to have kids, but knowing deep down that it’s not the right choice for you. That’s the reality for one woman who suffers from severe major depressive disorder. She’s made the difficult decision not to have children, fearing she wouldn’t be able to give them the care they deserve. But when people ask her about having kids, the conversations become invasive and painful.

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A Heartbreaking Decision: No Kids Due to Depression

This woman’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of how mental health can impact life choices. She’s always wanted children, but her severe major depressive disorder has led her to decide against it, fearing she wouldn’t be able to provide the care they need. Conversations about having kids are invasive and painful, and she’s considering saying she can’t have kids to avoid the topic. Let’s see what people think about her situation and how they would handle it…

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NTA. Responsible choice due to medical struggle. Well wishes, OP!

“NTA. You’re making the right choice. Can’t handle kids. “

NTA – Asking about having kids is deeply personal and painful

NTA. Shut the f**k up and make them uncomfortable

NTA: It’s valid to prioritize mental health over societal expectations

NTA. Mental health is a valid reason. Join r/childfree!

No kids, no problem! It’s your decision, not theirs.

NTA. People are rude about not having kids. Adoption helps

NTA. Empathizing with infertility struggles and shutting down insensitive comments

NTA: Mental conditions are valid medical concerns

Heartbreaking decision to not have kids due to depression

NTA – Compassionate response to ignorant prying, setting healthy boundaries.

Validating choice to be child-free due to mental illness

NTA. Firmly and politely shut down questions about having kids.

Supportive comment: NTA for choosing not to have kids

NTA. Raising kids is different from dogs. It’s not easier.

NTA. Keep it simple: “We can’t have kids.”

Heartbreaking decision: NTA, unable to have kids due to depression

Navigating the sensitive topic of not having children due to depression

NTA for setting boundaries and standing up for yourself

NTA, brace for intrusive advice on infertility solutions

NTA! Your choice, your mental health matters.

NTA: Mind your own business! Hurtful questions are off-limits!

Privacy matters! NTA for not sharing personal medical details

Clever defense strategy: lying about not being able to have kids

NTA. Mature decision to prioritize mental health over having kids ☺️

NTA: Women shouldn’t have to justify their decision to not have kids

NTA: Shut down nosy people with confidence and truth.

Heartbreaking decision: No kids due to depression. Sterile and misunderstood.