Lee Crowhurst
Lee Crowhurst
11 Children - Don't be so selfish
11 Children - Don't be so selfish
11 Children - Don't be so selfish
Tuesday 9th February 2021
Lee Crowhurst shares his emotional journey through infertility and family pressure amidst his mother's alcoholism in this heartfelt episode.
9 minutes
Heartbreaking
Raw
Honest
Thought-provoking
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Get the buttons here!Infertility and Family Pressure: Lee Crowhurst's Heartfelt Story
Why is having children or not having children being selfish? I don't get it.
Ever been bombarded with questions about when you'll have children? For Lee Crowhurst, host of 'My Alcoholic Mother', this is a deeply personal and painful topic. In this episode, Lee opens up about his struggles with infertility and the immense pressure from his family to have children, all while dealing with the chaos of his mother's alcoholism. He shares the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive with his partner, only to be met with the devastating news of polycystic ovaries.
The heartbreak didn't end there; the couple eventually parted ways, and Lee made a vow to only have children under the right circumstances, which he felt he wasn't mentally prepared for. His father's obsession with having grandchildren and his mother's desire for a baby girl added layers of guilt and pressure. Through his story, Lee sheds light on the emotional turmoil that infertility and societal expectations can cause, especially when compounded by addiction and family trauma.
He encourages listeners to prioritize their mental health and not let external pressures dictate their lives. This episode is a raw and honest look at the intersection of infertility, family expectations, and the impact of addiction, offering support and understanding to anyone facing similar struggles.