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Regretful Parents: "Prison Would Be Better" | Reddit Stories

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Welcome back to our Regretful Parents series, where hosts Erika and Kristen read and react to posts from parents who regret having kids. This episode dives into a Reddit confession titled “4 A.M. Thoughts” — a raw look at the exhaustion, resentment, and grief that some parents feel behind closed doors.

Erika and Kristen unpack it all:
🐶 The dog that remembers the “before times”
☕ The cold coffee and endless morning chaos
😩 The invisible labor of motherhood
🧠 The mental load and emotional burnout

Timestamps:
00:36 – The “4 A.M. Thoughts” Reddit post
06:00 – The emotional toll of motherhood
10:00 – When parenthood feels like a prison sentence
15:00 – Quiet mornings, lost freedom, and what-ifs
18:00 – Unpacking lore about Charles Dickens' wife story (yikes)
22:00 – Final thoughts

💬 Join the Discussion:
Would you go back to bed at 4 a.m.? Or stay up to savor the time with your dog?

💡 About the Show:
Regretful Parents is part of the Dinky Podcast, where Erika and Kristen explore child-free living, parental regret, and the culture around choosing (or not choosing) kids.

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