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Scenario

When family expansion feels like loss of self

I'm pregnant with my fourth child and my husband is thrilled but I feel trapped and I can't tell anyone because they'll think I'm a terrible mother.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The expectation that motherhood equals fulfillment leaves no space for the grief and resentment that can accompany even wanted pregnancies.

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

“Where Are You with Family as belonging — and its limits?”

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.

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