Jim Gatewood
New ZealandunknownMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jim Gatewood, 53, from Walnut Creek, California, is a nurse practitioner who has struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He and his wife, Patricia, ultimately decided against having children, prioritizing their mental health and career aspirations while acknowledging the challenges associated with passing on genetic disorders.
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Jim Gatewood struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder and ultimately decided that having a child didn’t feel right for him and his wife.
How mental health can complicate the decision to have childrenThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-22
New Zealand· 2026-06-22
