Episode 24: Guilt, Grey Areas, and Intrusive Questions
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Hello everyone out there! We are switching up the format of our podcast a little bit. So far, we have done our best to devote episodes to topics we thought were important for parents of only children. Now, we want to know what YOU want to talk about! Each week we will be taking questions or stories on a wider range of topics so that everyone’s voices can be heard. We have recently received emails and messages about feelings of guilt, being in a “gray area” of being one and done, and how to navigate intrusive or insensitive questions about the decision to have an only child. We answer them to the best of our ability then ask our listeners to weigh on on the next episode: This week’s questions: How do you respond to intrusive questions about your family size? Has anyone else had to make the decision to have an only child even though it’s not a black and white situation? If you have dealt with guilt around being one and done, how do you deal with it? Email us at [email protected] if you have thoughts on these questions or find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation. Starting in April, we will be launching a book club! You can find the audiobook using Audibletrial.com/onlyyou and receive a free one month trial of Audible, or look for a hard copy at your local bookstore or library. Join us this month in reading One and Only by Lauren Sandler. We will be doing a completely free Zoom discussion at the end of April to talk about our feelings on the book. Only You: A One and Done Podcast is proudly sponsored by Audible. You can now support us on Patreon! All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for a monthly mental health support group via Zoom and folks at the $10 level can listen ad-free. Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
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