Lonestar_logic
Republic of Texas
- May 13, 2009
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We knew it was a risky pregnancy and we were both wiling to take that risk. We knew the option of abortion was there, we chose not to go that route. I have no regrets and would not have done anything differently.
We decided that being together was better than one raising our children alone. I lost one early and nearly died from our second. As much as I love my children, I would have chosen life and adoption.
Our instructions were made clear to my doctors and family.
We each did what we feel is best, not because someone forced us to. We had that choice. Why should anyone take that from other women or victims of rape?
They have the right to choose, just as you and your wife did.
Each woman has to make the decision that is best for her, not because others force her one way or the other.
When a women gets pregnant, it's no longer just "her" body. If a woman does not want to have a baby, there are solutions other than getting an abortion. But that would require taking some responsibility.
A 10 year old child should not be forced to take that kind of responsibility when she had nothing to do with the act that put her in that position.
No one is forcing her to take responsibility of raising the child. There are other alternatives besides killing an innocent life. There are adoptions, government agencies could and hopefully would help and I'm sure there are other relatives other than her piss poor mother that can help as well.
They are forcing her to "take responsibility" by carrying a pregnancy she did not want through to birth and hopefully not lose her life over it. That is a very heavy load for a 10 yr old.
I agree it is a heavy load, I imagine living a life knowing you murdered your unborn child would be a heavier load.