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In reply to the discussion: I was born in '56 [View all]judesedit
(4,438 posts)10. It's the first child that was the reason for them having to marry in the first place many times
back then. And when the marriage is unhappy, that child can carry the guilt for being born and causing the whole situation. So there are many reasons for not going forth with an unwanted pregnancy. In the case of rape, the child is often resented their whole lives.
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I am so very sorry for your pain. I also am so glad that you were born. You do not control
Celerity
Oct 2020
#5
It's the first child that was the reason for them having to marry in the first place many times
judesedit
Oct 2020
#10
I don't normally respond to threads like this, mostly because I have no idea what to say, or that...
A HERETIC I AM
Oct 2020
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