If you're only going to read 3 paragraphs, read the last 3.

[thatgirly]

At work we're allowed to listen to whatever we'd like to, so long as it's from our computer, and we keep our headphones on. Until recently I'd been taking advantage of this by finally learning all the words to Ace of Base songs, (kidding! Geesh, get that sour expression off your face, I was just kidding) but over the past couple of weeks I've

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[thatgirly]

I figured that, in the number of friends that I have on LJ, one or more (perhaps many more, I do not know) would have some sort of first hand experience with what I'm talking about, or something like it.

Thank you for responding, I sincerly hope that it is not painful for you.

I know, and understand that there are a number of people who once were/still are considered to be a "lost cause" that manage to live happy, productive lives. Were it not for this fact, I can't see how there would be a choice for any of us, how any of us would want there to be a choice. I further understand that many of these illnesses are not fully comprehensible until the "child" is well past puberty, all that said, would you mind elaborating upon the last little bit of your comment? I don't want to assume what you mean, and theregore don't want to fully respoind to your comment. Please feel free to tell me you don't feel comfortable elaborating. I won't mind.

Re: Johnny's story

[thatgirly]

It's amazing to me that you both made so much of your lives, and I'm proud for you.

I think that throttling is an appropriate punishment for those who feel it's okay to tease disabled people.

[karinablack]

Thinking ROCKS

[thatgirly]

Having never borne children, I can't speak to what motherhood is like, but I certainly can't imagine not loving my own child.

[karinablack]

... a part of me wonders about my Great-Grandmother. She had 9. She was very nice when I knew her, but all of her children had really harsh assessments of her growing up. She was an alcoholic, and apparently ... since the family was so poor, did some really questionable things for money with herself and her kids. Turns out she was really abusive, and the eldest thought she resented having kids at all.
I think it's entirely possible for a mother to not love her child because that bond didn't come automatically. In reading up on it in that time period, some pairs don't bond for months.
Some never really feel a bond with their child at all.

I think without that bond in place, being completely honest- there have been times when I genuinely disliked my daughter. If that bond wasn't there and I didn't love her, wow.

[naudia]

Not a question I'd like to face either. Secondly, I also thought your mother would have a larger vocabulary than that.. and on a lighter note, I'm flying into town tomorrow.. my e-mail address is eigthmuse@yahoo.com (yes, it's spelled that way on purpose) I'm sure you've told me this before, but is there a number I can reach you at? I plan on hunting you down and delivering lots of hugs :)