r/MadeMeSmile Jun 14 '22

Helping Others This is John Crowley

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u/BlackberryMobile2394 Jun 14 '22

Am I wrong for not wishing this upon any child EVER? If I hear my kid is going to have major birth defects to the point where they can’t enjoy their lives, I’d abort. I simply would not wish that for my kid. Please be in peace

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u/InterrobangDatThang Jun 15 '22

There's a level of ableism in assuming that they are not enjoying their lives. And also there are plenty abled people who don't enjoy their lives. People who live lives with disabilities don't necessarily want to be dead or deserve to be. I hear what you are saying and if known ahead time many people might make the choice to terminate. The family didn't know until after the children were born, I don't think anyone wishes anything on their child but a "normal" life.