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Benedict Arnold

Do you know of any woman (yourself included if applicable) who got pregnant as a result of a rape, kept the child and raised it with love?

Before you pass an adverse judgement on this question, I should inform you that it is based on a real life woman I know in just that situation. Her child is now about 7, brought up by her and her parents with much love, because to them she was not responsible for the circumstances of her creation. I am supporting the child financially. 

Posted - October 30, 2016
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  • I would like to correct Lago's impression. What appears in the description box of the question was copy-pasted there AFTER I responded to Sharonna's original reply. 
      October 30, 2016 1:34 PM MDT
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  • 7939
    I think the OP would have to address that, but this is one question on an entire series of questions about parenting and motherhood by the same person. Something obviously kicked off a series of questions and, if this person has ties to a situation in some way, it would make sense that they ask questions that pertain to the topic. I don't think it's odd that someone with ties to a similar situation would ask if there are others out there coping with the same thing in some way.

    Yes, we need to protect people who have been raped and treat them with a certain amount of decorum. The same is said for people who are born from rape. But, I'm not so self-centered that I don't  recognize the impact that this has had on people besides myself and my son. It affected my mom who supported us both for a couple of years. It affected my ex husband who adopted my son. It affects my son's girlfriend, as it will always have an impact on how he views parenting and relationships. Are these people not allowed to ask questions? 
      October 30, 2016 1:24 PM MDT
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  • You 've  know me long enough to know better than to imply I'm not aware or sensible to.all the things you mention. I also see by the first sentence on your response that you understand what my point is. Even though I've tried not to make it overly obvious. 
    I also understand and sympathise completely with everything you say. I have also, as you mention many people on the side have, been closely touched by rape. I'm familiar with the all reaching ramifications and the never ending anger. I understand, and I'm so sorry that happened to you? , But I know, you know that's not what I was talking about. 
    And since you probe, ill tell you, I question the purpose of somebody who would use such a terrible happenstance to get praise for his financial sacrifices. That's my impression and I could be.wrong. You have a different impression, I suppose, maybe you could be wrong too.
      October 30, 2016 1:41 PM MDT
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  • 17602
    Perhaps.  If it happened to me I would not share the details of my child's conception with anyone but my closest friends.  So , sure, I might know someone who has a child who is the result of a rape.  I would only have strong respect for that mom.  I, personally, would not feel I had a choice in the matter just because of the rape.  I would never kill my unborn child.  


    Would you like to support me through my go fund me account?



      October 30, 2016 1:25 PM MDT
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  • Exactly.
      October 30, 2016 1:42 PM MDT
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  • 22891
    no, ive never had that happen or known of anyone that has
      October 30, 2016 9:42 PM MDT
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