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[quote=Anonymous]I think everyone needs to just mind their own business and not judge others or get involved in their decisions.  I have a friend who has a son with a genetic disease.  They were initially told that the child would live up to age two.  He is now 8 years old.  They love their child, but it is a hard road to travel.  There is very little support, especially if you do not have immediate family in the area who are willing to chip in and help out.  My friend had to quit her job so that she can assist her child and battle with the insurance companies who are unwilling to pay for equipment and services.  This alone is almost a full-time job.  The little guy is often bullied at school and has already been moved from two schools and has few friends.  The financial and emotional implications of raising a severly disabled child when you have little to no support are often overlooked by people.  You cannot judge unless you have walked in their shoes and even then the severity of the disability can really change your life and family dynamics.  My friend's little boy may not live to see his teens and I cannot imagine how difficult it will be to say good-bye or even having to live with the possibility of your child dying at any given day.  I guess one learns coping mechanisms.  I would never judge a woman in regards to her decisions regarding a pregnancy.  I do feel though that we as a country need to do more to help parents who are faced with raising a severely disabled child.  [/quote]

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