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Childless Mother

The Heartbreak of What Could Have Been

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Elisabeth
Jun 18, 2024
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Credit: Yuliya Ivanova

Not too long ago, I was talking to a mentor about an especially painful area of life for me: where to put the desire for children after Time and Life have said “no.” Moreover, why won’t this hope evaporate now that it is apparent it will not be fulfilled? This woman is also childless and answered my question by sharing from her ow…

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