As someone who lived this decision tree long ago (1971, to be precise), I look back often and wonder what my life would have looked like had I made the "other" decision - to have the child. I don't think my life would be better. Certainly, different. I am beyond understanding how these same "but the murder of the innocent lives!" bunch will, in the next breath, basically call the mothers sluts and tell them they, and their children, are on their own afa raising, feeding, educating, housing those innocent lives.
I'll just leave this here and observe that, 51 years later, I'm exhausted that I'm still having this discussion ...
Thanks for reminding us of the repercussions of the roe v Wade decision for mental health services. Not only are we dealing with the consequences of the increased stress due to the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and inflation, but now this puts additional stress on the mental health system
Your article discussed valid mental health issues that may not always be considered such as the ability to bond and emotionally connect with an unwanted baby. That connection sets the foundation for one's life. I watch my grandson and his wife take care of their new daughter. They talk to her, play with her, and hold her tight. I wonder if a parent who didn't want the child would do the same.
As someone who lived this decision tree long ago (1971, to be precise), I look back often and wonder what my life would have looked like had I made the "other" decision - to have the child. I don't think my life would be better. Certainly, different. I am beyond understanding how these same "but the murder of the innocent lives!" bunch will, in the next breath, basically call the mothers sluts and tell them they, and their children, are on their own afa raising, feeding, educating, housing those innocent lives.
I'll just leave this here and observe that, 51 years later, I'm exhausted that I'm still having this discussion ...
https://medium.com/@mightycasey/what-it-was-like-before-roe-v-wade-b4a5a4a7335a
Thanks for reminding us of the repercussions of the roe v Wade decision for mental health services. Not only are we dealing with the consequences of the increased stress due to the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and inflation, but now this puts additional stress on the mental health system
Incredible compilation that I will absolutely echo.
Your article discussed valid mental health issues that may not always be considered such as the ability to bond and emotionally connect with an unwanted baby. That connection sets the foundation for one's life. I watch my grandson and his wife take care of their new daughter. They talk to her, play with her, and hold her tight. I wonder if a parent who didn't want the child would do the same.