Oof. I resonate with so much of today's newsletter, especially this: "Don’t forget, you soaked up all you could, I tell myself. Sometimes it was too much and I lost my patience and my anxiety got the best of me. The sacrifices I was forced to make with regards to my work nag at me. But I was here, all the time. I was present and focused and here."
As someone at the same life stage, watching as these years begin to open up, I feel joy about being able to do more, see more, go more, and loss at the inevitable independence of my kids.
I agree with your comments it is tragic how the United States can return to times in the past that caused so much pain it’s like they are going backwards sometimes instead of forward.
My husband’s job also requires me to be solo with our kids a lot of the time (not to the same extent but it’s still a lot). I went into it eyes open and I’m grateful to be able to be that constant for my kids and also to be there for all of it. I’m also exhausted a lot of the time. The idea of being forced to add another child to our situation just levels me.
Thank you for saying this, Luisa. I have had two abortions. One was a late-term 22-week baby that we really, really wanted and I forever miss his kicks that I felt - but he had devastating health issues unseen until the 20-week scans. The issues were putting me in the hospital with skyrocketing blood pressure and rashes. The complications were so deep and so many that the child would have lived a very short time, if at all. I had my first panic attack of my life exactly one year after - not because I regretted it, but because it was traumatic - and I am forever grateful for the FREE, compassionate health care I received while making the decision. Never once judged and taken care of by expert doctors. The other pregnancy I didn't want simply because of the relationship I was in, and I have never once regretted it. I would be living a very different, unwanted life of my own. I suppose I have had three abortions, since I also miscarried and needed a D&C after three months of my body not clearing it naturally. We simply must talk about this more.
Luisa, thank you for speaking so clearly and honestly about abortion. I guess this is the reason I read and appreciate what you do because although your main focus is usually food, you also talk about life as it is and are not afraid to speak your mind.
Good to read this. Personal and thoughtful. Thank you for sharing. Alexandra
As always your newsletter is poignant and well timed as well as full of good info. Thank you Luisa 🙏
Thank you for being so open and relevant about how all our lives are affected by this horror show going on in the US.
I hope you extend the same courtesies of free speech to those you disagree with, as have been extended to you.
Oof. I resonate with so much of today's newsletter, especially this: "Don’t forget, you soaked up all you could, I tell myself. Sometimes it was too much and I lost my patience and my anxiety got the best of me. The sacrifices I was forced to make with regards to my work nag at me. But I was here, all the time. I was present and focused and here."
As someone at the same life stage, watching as these years begin to open up, I feel joy about being able to do more, see more, go more, and loss at the inevitable independence of my kids.
Thanks for a lovely read as always.
Thank you for your words.
Thank you for your boldness and clarity.
I agree with your comments it is tragic how the United States can return to times in the past that caused so much pain it’s like they are going backwards sometimes instead of forward.
Perfectly said, Luisa.
My husband’s job also requires me to be solo with our kids a lot of the time (not to the same extent but it’s still a lot). I went into it eyes open and I’m grateful to be able to be that constant for my kids and also to be there for all of it. I’m also exhausted a lot of the time. The idea of being forced to add another child to our situation just levels me.
Thank you for saying this, Luisa. I have had two abortions. One was a late-term 22-week baby that we really, really wanted and I forever miss his kicks that I felt - but he had devastating health issues unseen until the 20-week scans. The issues were putting me in the hospital with skyrocketing blood pressure and rashes. The complications were so deep and so many that the child would have lived a very short time, if at all. I had my first panic attack of my life exactly one year after - not because I regretted it, but because it was traumatic - and I am forever grateful for the FREE, compassionate health care I received while making the decision. Never once judged and taken care of by expert doctors. The other pregnancy I didn't want simply because of the relationship I was in, and I have never once regretted it. I would be living a very different, unwanted life of my own. I suppose I have had three abortions, since I also miscarried and needed a D&C after three months of my body not clearing it naturally. We simply must talk about this more.
Thank you thank you thank you - so beautifully put.
I've always felt this: when men can get pregnant, they can have an opinion on abortion. Until that time, please butt out.
Luisa, thank you for speaking so clearly and honestly about abortion. I guess this is the reason I read and appreciate what you do because although your main focus is usually food, you also talk about life as it is and are not afraid to speak your mind.