There's More Than One Way to Get the Joy of Family

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4.6 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 14 November 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Never having children is one of Teri's biggest regrets, but her life is more full of familial love than she realizes. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com - Listen to The Dr. Laura Program daily on SiriusXM Triumph 123.

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0:26.5	Terry, welcome to the program.
0:29.5	Hi.
0:30.6	Hi.
0:31.5	Long-time listener.
0:33.3	First time caller.
0:34.2	Thank you.
0:35.5	Thank you.
0:37.9	So I am 44, never been married, never had children.
0:45.9	About six years ago, so 39, started working on doing that with a sperm donor, which was
0:53.6	and fertility treatments, which was unsuccessful.
0:59.8	So now being 44, I realize that's, you know, it's probably not in the cards.
1:06.2	Sorry, I'm emotional about this.
1:11.1	I've listened to you for a long time, and I know your thing is, you know, get over it.
1:18.8	You've got good things in your life.
1:20.8	You know, move on.
1:21.9	Lisa's nephews, move on.
1:25.9	Right?
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