I Wish I'd Never Had Children

I love my kids, even my stepkid, but I never realized I would suck so much at parenting. I was abused sexually, verbally, psychologically, only a little bit physically I guess, but pretty egregiously neglected much of the early...

I feel the same way. I have 2 kids. I am so sick of everyone saying how precious this time is and how they grow up so fast. I feel that they can't grow up fast enough. I also have thought that other moms must be lying or fooling...

Unlike a lot of group members here I am incredibly lucky. I have an amazing husband who is a wonderful father. My 2 kids aged 5 & 1 are both lovely. We both have good jobs and don't struggle too much for money. Our house is lovely and...

So, I came across this board by googling, and I guess it's made me want kids less and less.

However, I am wondering why some of you don't just give your kids up for adoption? It seems like it would be a good solution, and you could...

if I take on a task I will give 110% & do it well. always. so I have provided her with the very best, coddled her, traveled with her, taught her, supported her in every way, including making her little ego feel important. because that's...

After my divorce I had three teenage kids.  The emotional pieces to pick up after his abusive behavior and then complete and literal abandonment was at times overwhelming.  I had no love or support from family or understanding...

To everyone on here who despises their decisions to parent ant for all of you who are troubled and upset in your lives, I am sorry. I truly hope that not every day is a living hell, and that something goes right and you have a chance at...

I spent my youth raising my 3 children. I have driven so many miles to soccer and basketball and football and cheerleading and plays and on and on. I volunteered at the school. I was a brownie troop leader. I read to my kids and made...

The first thing I want to say is I am not making fun of anybody. Please don't think that. I just have something I want to share and I think it fits here (somehow). I would never mock somebody's hardships, let alone kick them while they...

I got married when I was 19. 2 years into our marriage I was ready for a divorce. I was stupid and stayed. I knew before hand I never wanted kids. I drew up divorce papers and was ready to walk out the door when I found out I was...

I have 2 kids, I do love them and do everything for them. But I feel like am nothing any more. Like I have lost my identity. I feel I put all my energy into them that I have nothing for myself. I just wish I knew that I was going to...

im 21 years old i found out recently that im pregnant..... 6 weeks today..... im terrified to be honest..... my partner and i have been debating the idea but i know hes sold on keeping the baby, me? i have good days i feel positive and...

I don't say this to many people - only my bf knows I feel this way. I have two kids, and I love them very much, but if i could turn back the hands of time I never would have had them. I would go a step further and say I would never have...

I had a wonderful childhood. I worked hard to be a good parent. I loved my children like CRAZY! We did all sorts of enriching activities with them. We took wonderful day trips to museums, hikes in nature, and vacations to see my loving...

Lets start by the fact that I married young..got divorced..met my sons father...broke up and married again. I have a 7 yr old who is ruining my life with his behavior. And a 4 yr old that is following Closely in his foot steps. Today...

I always knew I wanted kids but I think more for selfish reasons...passing on my excellent genetic material! hehe I don't think anyone could have talked me out of it but as soon as I got the first one home from the hospital I knew...

My username is Finallyat50 because I have been looking for a group of people like this for 21 years. Let me be clear...I love my kids. I just hate being a parent. For me, it is nothing but fear, pain, and guilt. I find no joy in...

I've read the other stories here and seems as if all had abusive childhoods. I don't have that excuse. I got pregnant and had the baby against my better judgement. I was depressed and continued to be depressed (fell deeper into it...