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People are capable of complex feelings in complicated situations. That's about it. Brickbat May 2013 #1
Loving your child unconditionally sarisataka May 2013 #2
a mother's love OKNancy May 2013 #3
You are not a parent by your own admission HangOnKids May 2013 #4
Actually, the description of the Amanda Berry ordeal sounds like what happened to Amanda Berry. Squinch May 2013 #5
Of Course Amanda is going to tell the sordid details of her father to her child! HangOnKids May 2013 #7
Yes, but I'm sure you'll believe you need to. Squinch May 2013 #8
Clue phone for you HangOnKids May 2013 #11
See? I knew you'd think you needed to. Squinch May 2013 #12
Can't put my finger on it but I just don't dig you. HangOnKids May 2013 #13
I think I'll be able to bear up under the disappointment. Have a nice day. Squinch May 2013 #15
Great so glad I could help! HangOnKids May 2013 #16
Actually, Amanda should release the details to her child slowly and age appropriate. Luminous Animal May 2013 #19
Amanda Berry is most likely going to have to explain the sufrommich May 2013 #21
Also, we don't know what the child has already witnessed, so she might need to have a lot Squinch May 2013 #24
I agree, I have a hard time trying to imagine sufrommich May 2013 #25
Good God, yes. Squinch May 2013 #29
For six years she's been living the horror of her father. Dorian Gray May 2013 #27
It isn't always so incredibly strong. In fact there is evidence all around that it often is not. Squinch May 2013 #6
i had a son who became a criminal. i disowned him. DesertFlower May 2013 #9
I Commend Your Tough Decision SoCalMusicLover May 2013 #14
i re-married when he was 9 to a wonderful man -- DesertFlower May 2013 #17
I'm so sorry DesertFlower LeftInTX May 2013 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author DesertFlower May 2013 #20
This must have been so difficult. I am so sorry you had to do this and go through this. Squinch May 2013 #30
thank you. it was difficult, but DesertFlower May 2013 #31
Well, first off, there is no "universal bond" between parent and child Kelvin Mace May 2013 #10
Some mothers can separate the child from the rapist in their minds and hearts Marrah_G May 2013 #18
It's very instinctive and very physical LeftInTX May 2013 #22
not exactly an answer, but fascinating & perhaps related Voice for Peace May 2013 #23
evolution nt Deep13 May 2013 #26
Giving birth and caring for an infant is a form of hazing Nikia May 2013 #32
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