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    No one takes birth trauma and current financial state seriously

    @lgonz My only is also 17 and I remember every single detail of the birth and recovery. It was pretty bad.
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    Do you all accommodate any kids activity/sport you can? Or do you draw a line even if you COULD make it happen?

    @noelie She's an incredible kid and I'm very lucky to have her!
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    Do you all accommodate any kids activity/sport you can? Or do you draw a line even if you COULD make it happen?

    @dennisbon If your kids are passionate about a certain sport, I can absolutely see the reasoning behind throwing some time and money into it. But not at the expense of the family, you as parents and spouses, and the kids themselves. Developmentally children need unstructured play. Honestly, I...
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    Genuinely curious - why do people choose to keep having kids despite health risks?

    @girl4god86 I had hyperemesis gravidarum during my pregnancy. I also developed postpartum OCD with psychotic features after delivering (and my preexisting depression got worse). I don't think I'd mentally survive another pregnancy, let alone physically. Thankfully my uterus made the choice...
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    How do I build a Faraday cage around the bathroom?

    @criley I hear your frustration, I really do. The thing you've got to remember is that your partner is entirely in charge of managing their own mental illness and treatment. You're there to be a support for them, but you shouldn't be lighting yourself on fire to keep them warm. I've got some...
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    How do I build a Faraday cage around the bathroom?

    @criley Sounds like a divorce would seriously improve your overall quality of life. Men like that don't change unless they want to change. He knows what he's doing is wrong, he knows he's hurting you, and he knows he's neglecting your kid. He just doesn't care.
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