Death, Sex & Money I Did Surrogacy For Money And Now I’m Starting Over
Sep 13, 2023
The podcast explores Sarah Short's journey as a surrogate mother, her divorce, starting her own business, and the freedom she feels in this new chapter of her life. The speaker also discusses the impact of inheritance on relationships and promotes an interview with Maria Bamford. Sarah shares her experience of downsizing after divorce, starting a business, and dating divorced men.
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Confusion Over Medical Debt
- Sarah felt isolated and unsupported dealing with medical debt and pregnancy confusion.
- Lack of clear information made her question if others got help or advantages she lacked.
Surrogacy Emotional Complexities
- Sarah became a surrogate for a lesbian couple to pay off medical debt from her first childbirth.
- Pregnancy was emotionally challenging as she felt the babies were not hers and faced awkward social questions.
Post-Divorce Financial Resilience
- After divorce, Sarah downsized housing and managed financial hardships alone without child support.
- Despite struggles, she feels less panicked and more capable of handling her life and money.