Posted by Racer on January 31, 2000, at 21:52:07
In reply to Depression and procreation..., posted by Adam on January 31, 2000, at 0:33:03
The answer isn't to be a perfect parent, it's not about avoiding making mistakes in your rearing of a child, the real answer is just to make a new set of mistakes wit hyour own child.
Personally, for all the pain my depression has brought me, what makes it closest to unbearable is that my mother has never tried to help herself. That said, I'd have a child in a heartbeat if I could. I'm almost crying in front of my monitor right this second, because I can feel my body aching to hold a child. I have two ex-steps, one of whom is and always will be my sunshine, but I want one of my own. After as many miscarriages as I've had, who knows if I'll ever manage to make like a xerox machine, but I sure want to try.
And would I try with someone who had experienced depression? You betcha, as long as he had enough on the ball to get help. Hmmm... Sound like anyone you can think of?
Many wishes of bliss for you, my compadre
poster:Racer
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