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DarkkeThoughts. you know what I mean don't you about those tough moments when it would be so great to have someone else to hand over too but she is ready for that. Sometimes fate works in strange ways -- love can arrive at any time
posted by
Azur
on March 23, 2005 at 7:12 PM
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I'd be supportive. Being a single parent is a very hard job...I should know. But I think that I'm doing a good job with mine, and so believe it's possible for others to also do a good job raising a child by themselves. The world needs more good parents who love and want their children - more power to her!
posted by
DarrkeThoughts
on March 23, 2005 at 7:10 PM
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Factorfiction. I am really pleased to hear that. I believe my friend will be OK too. She is a very together person and it would be a shame if she missed out on some of life's joys just because of a shortage of good guys
posted by
Azur
on March 23, 2005 at 7:06 PM
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I think we are the same in this Tapsel-T. My friend went public and I am not sure I would have done that.
posted by
Azur
on March 23, 2005 at 7:05 PM
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MayB - I would not do that myself, but I would never show any kind of prejudice against a mother or child in this situation.
posted by
TAPS.
on March 23, 2005 at 6:28 PM
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My friend did this 4 years ago.
I completely believe she did the right thing. But it's way too involved to explain here.
posted by
FactorFiction
on March 23, 2005 at 6:27 PM
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Galvanized1, thanks, this child will get a very warm reaction indeed. It is wanted. My friend is capable of earning a good living, is well eastablished financially etc but what I think will be hard is coping on those mornings or nights when she is unspeakably tired and there is no one right there.
posted by
Azur
on March 23, 2005 at 2:43 PM
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YLF, I wouldn't do it myself either but I will help my friend as much as I can.
posted by
Azur
on March 23, 2005 at 2:40 PM
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I would
never willingly bring a fatherless child into the world.
posted by
TARZANA
on March 23, 2005 at 2:36 PM
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I really wanted to make some wonderful profound comment on your friend's situation, but everything I think of sounds like some cliche Hallmark card or worse. I think your friend is going to have a difficult time- being a single mother...and by choice too. But she is very brave and I'm sure her new child will be surrounded by lots of great people and a very thankful and loving parent. Better that the child is brought into the world in a happy home, rather then an unhappy one...give her all the suport you can....and best of luck to you all!!
posted by
Galvanized1
on March 23, 2005 at 2:32 PM
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