Gender Disappointment

[Anonymous]

Ok, so I thought about it, and I think I'd be sad if I never had a daughter. It has nothing to do with gender stereotypes. I am probably the anti femal stereptype. I just think it would be cool to raise part of the next generation of womenn, pass on the torch.

But I'd also think I'd be sad if I didn't have a son.

But I don't see myself being truly upset over it because I'd be thrilled if I get any child at all.


OP, I'm sorry that you had to experience an abusive childhood. You have 6 months before your daughter is here, maybe therapy will help.

Maybe having a daughter will be healing for you in someway, as you'll see not all relationships between females are negative.

[Anonymous]

I am so sorry, OP. I am like you, but the opposite. I have two boys who I love dearly, but I always wanted a girl. I always wanted three children, so we are praying the third will be a girl. It is hard. I understand completely where you are coming from.