1 year later later
Full StoryparentingToddlerhood
"Wanted 4 kids, compromised at 2"
Grieving being a one and done parent, feeling regret over not having more children
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryparentingClothing Repair
"Fix torn trouser knees with iron on patches"
Iron on patches didn't last long, started peeling off after 2-3 washes
3/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryparentingMeal Planning
"Cooking from scratch is best for health and economy"
Teen complained about lack of easy meal options
6/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryparentingDiscipline
"Used physical force to discipline a child"
Defended myself against a child's aggressive behavior, possibly causing injury
2/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storyparentingco-parenting
"let son's father stay for visit"
had unexpected reaction to son's father visit, worried about son feeling abandoned
8/10 regret
Sunday evening later
Full StoryparentingMeal planning
"Give in to delivery pizza on Sundays"
Told myself to budget for delivery pizza, but wanted to reach out for help first
2/10 regret
1 day later later
Full StoryparentingMeal Planning
"I tried to do intensive weekend meal prepping."
I was focusing too hard on complex weekend meal prep, which made me feel exhausted. I decided to simplify and have an easy dinner instead.
4/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryparentingCustody
"Moving within NJ without ex's consent"
Moved to NJ to escape NYC, but still expensive and traumatic
8/10 regret
8 weeks after giving birth later
Full StoryparentingPostpartum Anxiety
"Constantly trying to please husband's excessive demands"
Husband's anxiety is causing strain on our relationship and my ability to care for our daughter
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryparentingEmotional Support
"To seek guidance on emotional support from family"
My parents' constant criticism and lack of emotional support have made me feel drained and anxious
8/10 regret
daily later
Full StoryparentingMotherhood
"struggling to balance work and family life"
I'm short-tempered and exhausted, never connecting with my kids
8/10 regret
20 years later later
Full StoryparentingToxic Parenting
"Raised myself and siblings with unhealthy habits"
My parents' neglect and bullying led to extreme depression and OCD. I'm exhausted and regret making unhealthy choices for my siblings, especially my brother, who's now getting bad grades due to my parents' influence.
10/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryparentingToddler activities
"Started making snack boxes for toddlers"
Reduced food waste, introduced variety in diet
1/10 regret
5 years after initial custody decision later
Full StoryparentingChild Custody
"Refusing to go with abusive father"
My father's abuse worsened after joint custody, causing me to fail classes and suffer medical neglect
10/10 regret
Ongoing later
Full StoryparentingDecisionMaking
"Support children's autonomy"
Projected regrets onto my children
4/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryparentingSeparation
"Discussing separation with kids"
My sensitive 9-year-old son felt anxious and upset when told about our separation, but I wish I had prepared him better
5/10 regret
1 year after leaving the partner later
Full StoryparentingAbusive Father
"I chose to have children with an abusive partner"
My children suffered emotional trauma due to their father's abuse and neglect
10/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storyparentingchild labor
"Failed to act when seeing a child selling toys"
Saw a 7-10 year old girl selling toys in front of a supermarket, felt disgusted and helpless
8/10 regret