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Scenario

When Buddhist reverence for life conflicts with fear about bringing children into suffering

I'm pregnant and terrified about bringing a child into this suffering world and Buddhist teachings about life being precious feel like cruel optimism.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Creation and destruction dance together in every moment, with new life being both a gift and a risk that requires its own form of faith.

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

“Where Are You with Buddhism — complete guide?”

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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