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I'm generally optimistic about most things, but I become pessimistic when it comes to my health. Well--more than that, really. I'm quite paranoid about it. How would that work then?

Any thoughts on how to first start telling people your childfree? People ask so many questions

I didn't, it was suggested to me by reddit. I understand why it's done in feminist terms, It just bothers me as someone who believes that the written should emulate the sounds of spoken language. Womxn is unpronounceable.

Not how it works in my experience.

I'm bipolar and while I will need to take medication, I'm getting the most benefit right now with DBT a form of CBT. I know regular CBT didn't help me much but that's not too say it ain't help others, and other firms of CBT can help you too.

Why did you go to a post like this seeking etymology?

What advice would you give to someone that cannot decide whether or not they want to be child free?

Did you spell women as womxn on purpose in the title? As someone who enjoys etymology this bothers me. X is not a vowel.

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LOL! I'm so loving your description of yourself, your lifestyle choices and much energy you clearly have! I'm curious how you go about finding like-minded peers who share your enthusiasm of living a life that is childfree; can you say more about how one goes about that? Thanks!

I’m so glad you’re doing this AMA. It’s such a unique specialization. Can you share more about how you ended up in this specialty?

I’m not the one giving opinions on the subject matter with out any qualifications. But please, keep the strawman argument coming.

No problem

Hi Dr. Lee! I'm a teenager and unsurprisingly, my friends and I carry a fair amount a stress, especially as we're applying to college. Sometimes I feel numb or avoidant towards stress while other times I consciously experience it. Could this contribute to irregular menstrual cycles? I know people who get gray hairs and we really just don't get enough sleep. Thanks in advance!!

Thanks!

I'm doing a paper on pandemic induced isolation creating cognitive decline in adolescents, is there are specific resources you recommend I look into?

For chronic numbness (15 years now) what would thrrapies would recommend except SE , emdr, trauma sensitive yoga, TRE, myo fascial massage , psychadelic therapy, ?

The neuroscience of reframing and how to do it

By anette prehn, on Udemy

Does anyone know what the podcast recommendation is? The link doesn’t direct me to one

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I agree. Homeschooling may be cheaper in some folks mind, but the parents are paying out of pocket, pulling one parent out of the work force, and still paying taxes for public school.

Hi, I’m late to the party so u might not get to me, but thank you for this!

My kids were molested and raped by their father/my ex husband when they were aged 0?-10. (They are safe, doing pretty well, don’t see him, regular counselling, and police involved).

My question is, I often am fearful that this will ‘ruin’ their lives forever. While they are doing ok, it’s all relative of course. Is there an age where things will be easier for them due to their brain/mind finishing to grow? They are currently 19, 18, & 16.

We are not going hurt about any of their past despite being told by many authorities that we shouldn’t talk about it. Proud isn’t the right word but we have worked hard to be not ashamed and the way we did that was to not hide it from ourselves or anyone else. So far so good but better would be amazing.

Any advice you can give us appreciated.

Are there microbiomes in other parts of your body? Say your prostate or your liver? Are they sterile or what?

I just think it’s dumb that we’re deleting the concept of women to account for the case of a “man giving birth”