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[–] MisanthropicAsshole 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

"where is the part where I tell you to abandon convention and embrace tradition? Didn't I just literally follow the conventional path and win? "

No. But women lie to themselves about everything and deny reality so sticky away.

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[–] Smaller 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

This was very well written and t brings joy to hear how your life changed for the better. Your husband and kid will surely feel happy to have you and I hope your life keeps being great for all of you.

I have to say that these stories feel pretty beneficial for a 20 y/o like me. Few years ago, I wasn't fond with the idea of raising a family and used to believe in certain liberal ideals we're told in the media. But good thing is I began to find out about the lies of liberalism and thanks to my boyfriend I am sure that we are more than capable of raising a family and that it will be a fulfilling life experience - but once the time comes! We're still young and not ready!

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[–] Catcat 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Thanks for this. I disappointed my feminist mother and my entire family by getting married at 23 and staying home until all 3 kids were in school. It was hard at times, but I am so glad my husband felt the same and supported our decision.

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[–] Rotteuxx 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Awesome post, thx for sharing.

But I have to ask, are you guys stopping at one child ?

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[–] luckylemon [S] 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

We would like to add to our family by giving a home to someone who doesn't have one. I've never been able to find peace with the idea of not creating a place in my home for someone who didn't have one if i ever had that ability. So it's something we're exploring. That said, the financial obligation and loss of privacy while attempting adoption is pretty intimidating. So this may be a case where things don't go my way.

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[–] hyldaco 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Keep your hopes up. My parents were concerned about spending years going through such a process after 14 years of failed fertility treatments. Things were a little different back then, so they were also a little worried they'd be considered too old to adopt before a child was placed with them.

Coincidentally, right after my mom's last visit to the doctor (during which he told her there was nothing more he could do and to look into adoption), a lady who was seven months along came in for her first prenatal visit. She didn't want this baby, and asked about her options for abortion--including partial birth abortion. The doctor informed her of his previous patient's predicament and ability to provide a stable home, and asked if she'd be willing to give the baby up for adoption. She liked the idea, and my parents were delighted to skip the adoption agency.

My point is this: there are alternatives to adoption agencies. It's partially a matter of luck, and partially a matter of knowing where to look. In the state I live in, you can place an ad for expectant mothers who may be intimidated by the thought of an agency. Check your local laws, and perhaps get in touch with a social worker, women's home, or charities that run free or low-cost pro-life oriented women's clinics.

Best of luck, and thanks for giving a previously unwanted child a loving home.

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[–] 10062738? 0 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago 

Your writing is lovely.

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[–] luckylemon [S] 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Thank you!

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[–] HungryCrow 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

I'm glad you managed to have a child and create a family. If you live as long as your ancestors you'll have plenty of grandchildren before you're done :)

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[–] luckylemon [S] 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

I'm counting on it!

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[–] Norm 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago  (edited ago)

My dad isn't the most social guy, but he made an effort to talk to all my siblings and to me about many things in life, and I know it's thanks to him that my siblings and me are were we are. I love my mother and she fulfilled her role but like you said, it all started with the father.

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