Kaitlyn Bristowe Has 'Huge Fear Of Having Kids' Amid Jason Tartick Split

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick announced they had called off their engagement last week.

Following this "life-altering decision," Bristowe is now opening up about her future, even admitting she is terrified of having a family.

The former "Bachelorette" lead opened up about her future, admitting she is scared to bring children into the world following her split with Jason Tartick.

"This is an intense conversation and deep question, but I have a huge fear of having kids because of all of this, because of what life could look like in 10 years, with all the things we're talking about," Bristowe told marriage and family therapist Jenny Wise Black on the podcast. In an earlier discussion, the two talked about children using social media too young and how many people today have become obsessed with technology and public perception, something Bristowe has admitted she suffers from.

"And I always thought having a family would be, 'I can't wait. I want to be a mom,' all these things. And each year that goes on, I get more and more terrified to have kids," she continued. "And then there's shame around that too. Because how could you not want to? That's what you are born to do, is procreate and to do this. And you know, the shame around all that with not having kids."

"The Bachelor" alum said, "It's probably I'm worried about what people on social media are going to say about a girl who's single again and 38, not having a family."

Following the breakup announcement by both Bristowe and Tartick in a joint Instagram post, the "Bachelor" alum took to her Instagram Stories to share a selfie, which looks like she has been crying, with the words "See you soon. Bye for now."

In a second Instagram Story, Bristowe wrote, "If everyone can pray for both of our hearts, we would love that. I know social media can be awful, so take a little break."

Bristowe and Patrick first started dating in 2019 and engaged in 2021. The two took to Instagram Sunday evening to announce they had decided to split.

"After sharing the news with family and close friends first and taking the time to process it properly, we are saddened with heavy hearts to share that we have decided to end our engagement," the pair wrote on social media. "We are thankful for all of you who gave us the time and space to process this life-altering decision, as there are many emotions and changes to navigate."

The pair continued to explain how they plan to remain friends and will continue to care for their two dogs, Ramen and Pinot, together. "Our dogs Ramen & Pinot will continue to be cared for together as brothers," they wrote. "While their humans are no longer romantically involved, we will love and care for them together."

"Continuing our friendship is incredibly important to both of us. We feel grateful to be ending our engagement with love and respect for each other," they continued. "It's heartbreaking and sad to say goodbye, but our care and admiration for one another will never die."

Tartick and Bristowe concluded, "We are beyond thankful for the memories made together and for your support of us and the boys throughout the years. Moving forward, we will always have that level of support for each other. We don't know what the future holds, so please try to hold space for us in your hearts."