Social pressure to have kids

Im 37 Years old F, married. Past few years i have dealt with anxiety that at times felt i was surviving. I feel better now but as soon as i turned 36 society started pressuring me to have kids. I feel very depressed right now and feel pressured to have a kid when i feel like i dont feel ready. My partner is also excited to have kids and i feel selfish for not bringing a child to our family but i know as a woman its such responsibility. I think as someone with anxiett disorder its so much harder to make a decision for me than someone else. Im feeling very trapped with the thoughts of having kids every single and whenevr i see people with kids outside or friends with babies, i feel like a failure. Like im not part of this society anymore. Anyone else feeling like this? I do get therapy but i feel talking to other people with similar experience will help me so much more.

Posted Jul 25, 2026, 11:35 PM UTC

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