josephine

For those who haven't experience infertility firsthand or know someone well who has, don't be so quick to judge and assume based on the little bits you've heard from our (totally unbiased and completely reasonable) media that you have an idea of what it entails. It's so much more detailed and massive than what one might initially assume.

And we're only just beginning to figure out modern causes of infertility. What if the government put in place to protect us helped cause said infertility? What if toxins in the water supply are to blame for a person's inability to have a healthy pregnancy? It has happened and I think it's going to happen more and more since there are so many prescription meds passing through our water supply. In a world where we turn to pills for virtually everything, hormonal problems, cancers, etc are going to more prevalent unless we figure out how to remove said drugs from our drinking water. (Birth control is among said prescription meds btw.)

The point I'm trying to make is infertility covers a huge spectrum. To suggest that a person not be given a chance to use modern medicine to help them achieve their desire to have a baby, is being presumptuous and small minded. I am not trying to attack anyone specifically. I do not do that. But I think it's important for people to see that it's not that cut and dry.

I voted for him and still stand by my decision. The mess we're in wasn't made overnight and won't be fixed overnight.

I definitely care about a lot of ya'll on here and have messaged several people. I can also tell you a few things about each regular... ya'll are my virtual family... while I don't feel judged, I know I can come here and receive sympathy, advice, or a kick in the ass to tell me to get over myself. It's exactly what I need and desire out of a community. I also like reading and participating in a lot of the non-serious questions. The fact that there's not a bunch of petty BS going on is a HUGE plus. You don't find that often...

FinallyFound, CASA is so difficult. It WILL break your heart. And you are absolutely correct, pedophiles are being given light sentences and then thrown out to soceity to attack again. I don't know the answers, but I agree with you.
Stevee, you are right, there is always a middle ground to parenting. There is no "right" or "wrong" way, I am just compelled to state my opinion from my own experience/s. It is a LOT of work to be a parent, and I am tempted every day to spank my hellion of a son; it takes an enormous amount of self-discipline to stick to the principles I have set for myself.
In our family, we teach and try our best to live by The Golden Rule. If I hit my kids, how can I not expect that kind of behaivor from them? I feel like spanking is sanctioning something I don't believe in. Once again, not everyone's belief, but it is mine.
So, FinallyFound, What are we going to do about these predators? Changing the law has to start somewhere, doesn't it? It's scary to think it has to be us!
Thanks for bringing up an important topic. And having a intelligent conversation about something that is so sensitive. I love the quality of people that speak up on this site.
Best Wishes,
B