'I get little joy in taking care of my daughter and I am constantly worn down.'
. And though the conversation may seem taboo, it's helping many parents and children navigating this heartbreaking situation feel a little bit less alone.posed question to parents of the internet:"What is it like to have children you don’t want?""I love my kids, and I’m told I’m a pretty good dad, and sometimes I enjoy it, but most of the time it’s just draining. ...
Both of our lives could have been a lot better had I either waited to have her or let another couple adopt her, like I wanted, but I was forced out of the choice.""I have three. I really thought I wanted kids because that’s what I thought I was supposed to do: be a wife and have kids. I love them, and I want the best for them. But I don’t have the same connection to them that other moms seem to have. I don’t miss them when I have to go on a long trip. I just feel relief.