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Jan 2023
50m 48s

Why I Got Permanently Sterilized At 28 (...

Other People’s Lives
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To kick off the new season, Greg and Joe speak to a woman who is part of the Childfree Movement. She never wants kids, sees them as a burden, and even got permanently sterilized at the age of 28. Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to http://rocketmoney.com/OPL Learn more about your ... Show More
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