# Regretful Parents: “I've Been Scammed” | Reddit Stories

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Published: 2026-02-15T08:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Kristen and Erika dive into another brutally honest story from the Regretful Parents series — this time from a 39-year-old single mother by choice who spent thousands on fertility treatment… and now says she feels trapped, broke, constantly sick, and deeply regretful. If you’ve ever felt pressure from society, family, media, or your “biological clock” — this episode is for you. We’re talking about: The reality of being a single mom by choice Fertility treatment expectations vs. reality Postpartum depression & long-term mental health struggles Why parents say “it’s worth it” (even when it’s not) The myth of “you’ll have so much support” Constant illness after daycare Why society pushes women toward marriage & motherhood Disney, fairy tales, and lifelong conditioning Marriage propaganda & pronatalist culture Why antidepressants are often recommended to struggling parents And the uncomfortable truth: what if you simply don’t enjoy parenting? Subscribe for More New episodes weekly on: Regretful parents stories Childfree life Marriage realities Women opting out of traditional paths Financial & emotional freedom without kids Like, comment, and share if this episode resonated with you. Learn more about Dinky: https://www.dinkypod.com Support the show on Patreon for bonus content: https://patreon.com/dinkypod Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dinky--5953015/support .

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