You must not have read the article. He clearly empathizes with her suffering while recognizing his own. Being able to do both is psychologically healthy and psychological health is not a first world problem, but really, an issue in every nation.

You are going to be such a kick ass mom.

Can you talk some more about the issues of trauma and loss in adoption? Sounds very interesting.

what. the. fuck.

No stories about this with fathers?

Wait.

What the hell. What cities are some of you living in?

Dude.

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I read that as Herve Leger and was incredibly jealous for a moment. Though I’m sure that Irving Helser was lovely, too.

I find her quite lovely.

Negotiate how, though?

Ugh.

Some of those “hate” statements sound like untreated depression.

Was it good advice, tho?

Yea, none of these seem bad and it’s really good to normalize these feelings if someone shares them with you. They only become toxic to the parent if they internalize and become ashamed. As far as women hating their stretch marks and bodies...some good oil can help that shit a little to help ease the self loathing.

Damn, gurl.

This is probably really one of the most gut wrenching things I have ever read in my life.

I hate that. What about all the years of sadness that’s piled on you for not having a healthy parent there to guide you during formative years. Where’s the empathy for that. :/ Such a lame thing to say to someone. People lack such understanding.