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Scenario

When pregnancy brings existential fear instead of joy

I'm pregnant with my first child and instead of being happy I'm terrified about bringing a person into this broken world and I feel guilty for not being excited.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The responsibility of creating new consciousness can trigger overwhelming awareness of world suffering and uncertainty about the ethics of existence itself.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with ACT — acceptance and commitment?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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