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When the Fear of Failing Your Child Overshadows Joy

I am pregnant with my first child and instead of excitement I feel overwhelming terror about bringing someone into this world who I will inevitably fail.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The depth of parental love can manifest first as paralyzing awareness of one's own limitations.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Love as Spiritual Practice?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.