Episode 12 - Bill

Our interview with Bill is filled with so many interesting twists and turns that you'll be on the edge of your seat. He is a thoughtful individual who has formed his opinion on the topic after much time and consideration. Bill is a 50-year-old, single (once divorced), man who works for Star Flight as an EMT-P in Austin, Texas. He is our first male interviewee and his perspective certainly brings another angle to this hotly debated topic. There appears to be several differences related to how men and women are approached about this decision and what type and degree of judgment each experiences.

Bill discussed his marriage in his 20's and how the issue of having children served as an impasse they had to navigate. Bill eventually became so sure of his decision that he elected to have a vasectomy. However, even after this definitive intervention, he continued to have some doubts about his choice. The on going questioning of this decision is something that seems to arise for many of our guests.

Bill seems to have found a way to make children a meaningful part of his life. As a person who is fond of children but doesn't want to have his own, Bill clearly conveys the importance children play in his life. He has taken time to foster real relationships with his friends' kids and is fondly referred to as "Uncle Bill." He enjoys being included in family occasions that celebrate these kids' milestones but recognizes he can still return to his life that he enjoys with its freedoms and structure he prefers. It seems at midlife, Bill has been thinking more about his legacy and how he would like to contribute something meaningful towards future generations.

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