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For many, starting a family is considered a blessing. Popular culture is filled with films and TV shows that celebrate and glorify parenthood. Despite the abundance of this trope, it’s perfectly normal to feel some regret over having a baby. Regretting Parenthood is a Thing Everyone can agree that regardless of whether you enjoy being a parent or not, your life profoundly changes. Though these feelings are stigmatized, they should be unpacked and discussed to be properly dealt with. Here’s what you should know about regretting parenthood. What is “parental regret”? Parental regret refers to a spectrum of grief some…