"Choosing Sterilization: My Journey to Parenthood's End"

The author reflects on her struggle with infertility, the fear of postpartum depression, and the decision to have a tubal ligation after her second child's birth. She discusses the emotional complexity of the choice, the relief it brings, and the regained agency over her body. The author emphasizes the need for better support for women after childbirth and highlights the financial burden of both having a baby and preventing pregnancy.