A lot of good points, but I totally reject that people can't understand unless they've been through it. I have, having had 18 pregnancy losses now. I don't think someone has to have gone through a loss, or a tfmr, to be able to understand how shitty it is. It's rather petty to think people can't empathise. Some can, and those that truly do shouldn't be punished for not having gone through the hell - it rather smacks of misery seeking company to say otherwise. Not everyone can understand and some people are really insensitive, but some can.
@grumpier monster obviously we'd hate to inconvenience you or for you to have to even think about the nastier side of things like people dying, but its not just the old and sick (that will die anyway so why should we care right?) but it's still young fit and healthy people who die from covid. I literally cannot understand how people like yourself are just so self absorbed and selfish. Wow.
The only thing that chafes in this article is the importance put on the authors age. Age isn't relevant, you can be 20, 40, 50 and need an abortion. The impact Roe Vs Wade being overturned will have (not might - will, it already has in some cases) on ectopic pregnancies, IVF and all other fertility related issues. I weep for America and American women Blessed be the fruit :(
@snorks 13 states banned abortion immediately when Roe VS Wade was overturned, automatically. If you don't know what you are talking about, shut up. People like you spouting false news make it so much harder for the women of America. It is now illegal and impossible in 13 states to have an abortion for any reason. You are part of the problem
Not sure why you are promoting something with shallows nest in - both cruel and disgusting. Can we get someone with better taste perhaps?
@yeahyepyes It's unfortunate that you have no basic understanding of how our society and taxes work. Quick lesson - the more people who have their children in daycare, the more people there are able to work, earn an income and pay income tax. That income tax MORE than pays for the childcare, and a range of other services to society, like medicare. Where does anyone say it's free as in not paid for? They don't, it has been fully costed. When you make statements like this, you make yourself look very foolish, but it's more disappointing that you choose not to educate yourself on the matter and instead be a misinformed keyboard warrior.
@mb1111 Biden has been quite vocal in criticizing this. I'm not sure why you show your ignorance of the situation by commenting on something you clearly don't understand, with such conviction. I'm not sure what your comments add to the situation either really?
@mb1111 the vacancies happened whilst Trump was in office, it wasn't that Obama didn't fill them. This is a pretty good website to educate yourself on the matter - https://ballotpedia.org/
The IVF question is because we don't talk about getting pregnant, being pregnant, loosing pregnancy, it being hard to get/stay/be pregnant, and it used to be in IVF they would chuck multiples in so that one might stick. Technology is better, but public knowledge has not increased at that rate.
Sacrificing or settling is what we all have to do as humans. Literally no one 'has it all' and there are only the same 24 hours in everyone's day, which means making choices. For every choice one way, you give up something else. Welcome to adulthood and what the luxury of choice brings.
Agree with thinking about hormones but copper iud is not the way to go for birth control unless you want a baby with an iud wire wrapped around a body part. Horrific and useless things.
Infertility cases are going up globally. It's not rocket science that the slew of chemicals increasing in our everyday lives are a cause. Most modern cosmetics are endocrine blockers. 'It starts with an egg' is a good read. There is little to no legislation keeping us safe from any product. Buyer/user beware!
@simple simon Unfortunately, whilst a nice tidy answer, its false news. The studies that have been done on this are at best flawed (correlation and causation are not the same thing) and those that have found the conclusion infertility is higher in those with higher Cortisol (marginally) are funded by IVF clinics, which is a very helpful finding for their bank account. There isn't a gold standard study available that proves this, so its conjecture at best.
@cat you've been sucked in then, we see? They aren't exactly 'young', and she doesn't represent any of those millions of stay at home parents in any way.
@marmaduke not a friend. Friends don't say sh*t like that to each other. It's not even important. Urgh, how horrid for you, but hope you are loving the walks :)
@twodogs how sad a life you must lead then. What a bizarre and stupid comment to make. When someone gets nervous, I empathise with them, support them and see how I can assist, not feel sorry for myself like you. Grow up.
I hear you Gemma, and whilst I do not live in NSW nor am I in some of the minority groups this man hates, I am also nervous, concerned and upset for our world where those that hate are elected to rule on our behalf (but history shows, not to represent us unfortunately). Good luck NSW 😞