"I am 37 years old, happily married and have two children, who came along quickly after we got married in my late 20s. I instantly fell in love with them. However, I wasn't really emotionally or practically ready, and developed postnatal anxiety. I've always cared about the climate crisis, and since after having kids, and knowing it will affect their lives"
"more than mine, I became motivated to make changes. We live a very green life. I know how lucky I am to have two healthy children, but I longed for a third. I still can't believe how fast my two are growing many of my friends still have lots of time to enjoy with their toddlers. However, fears for the future and the impact on the planet"
37-year-old mother with two quickly arrived children developed postnatal anxiety and strong climate concerns that intensified after parenthood. She and her partner live a very green life, and she longed for a third child but was consumed by indecision about the planet's future. After counselling they tried for another child; her first pregnancy triggered intense climate-related fear and she chose termination, which brought initial relief followed by devastation. Antidepressants and therapy stabilized mood but left lingering regret. A later pregnancy ended in miscarriage. She now works toward contentment while processing grief, ambivalence, and questions about parental influence, loneliness, and anxiety.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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