@AlixG_2 "Boobs are proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy"--Ben Franklin. Ok...he didn't say that about boobs...he said it about beer. But I maintain that the same sentiment applies!
@Thiohna Being in favor of murdering the Handicapped is not nearly the flex you think it is. This tragic story is a great example of why America needs a nationwide abortion ban.
Spencer Pratt received ZERO votes out of 24,000 votes in the late-night LA drop.
The probability of that happening is in the trillions. The Democrats are cheating.
McCarthy was right about the communist subversion of the United States
As he was warning of communist infiltration of the United States government, the State Department and OSS/CIA were actively aiding Ho Chi Minh and the communists in their fight against the French and Western civilization
There are no black jurors in the Karmelo Anthony trial because the prospective black jurors told prosecutors they would not vote to convict Anthony because he is black.
@unayosimi And yet, that would still be far, far better than the child than not living at all. You people are demonic and insane for the lack of value you place on life.
Every time somebody tries to mock America they end up making America look even more badass. This Italian political cartoon was published in 1907, even back then they couldn’t help doing it
@AbiderCitizen@strujillo075 No, he is not a pedophile...that was the last guy in the Oval Office. Does Trump lie from time to time? Of course! Any President must lie in order to be effective. You *never* deal without enemies (whether foreign or domestic) from a position of honesty.
This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy due to Trisomy 21.
The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we received from fans with no matter what we decided.
I know some of you may be very disappointed to hear this news. We are devastated. This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.
She underwent the procedure earlier this week and is on the mend. Thankfully, everything went smoothly, but emotionally we are drained.
Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome, is caused by an extra chromosome. It is caused by an error in cell division, like a glitch. The odds of a baby having it is 1 in 1000.
When I first confronted this news, I was shocked but optimistic. If they’re a little slow intellectually, then we’ll make it work. I signed on to be a parent, come what may…but I just didn’t fully understand what Down Syndrome entailed.
Once we made it public, it became clear that MOST people don’t know what Down Syndrome entails (and no, it’s not the same as Autism):
50% of babies with DS have heart defects. 75% will have hearing challenges. Over 50% will have vision problems. Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etc…Sadly, the list is long, feel free to look it up…Down Syndome isn’t a “blessing”, it is objectively shitty from a health perspective.
I didn’t realize just how rough it is for the child, let alone the family…more often than not, they would be fully dependent on others for the rest of their life.
The miscarriage risk is also close to 50%, which made matters worse…they may never see the light of day and it puts Ashley further at risk.
We spoke with doctors, friends, family and genetic counselors and learned that up to 90% of women terminate their pregnancy after learning the baby has Trisomy 21.
This was WAY higher than I expected, I thought it would be lower given that I hear so many say they kept or would keep the baby. I believe that’s because most terminations happen privately, it feels shameful. A lot of judgment being cast.
You never think you’d be in this type of situation until it happens to you and then things change.
To all of my fans who have weighed in on this topic who have Autism, Down Syndrome or any other conditions…we appreciate you. You matter a lot and we’re glad you’re here. I commend you and your families for having the strength and courage to push forward.
As for us, we made a difficult decision that we believe in the long-run will be beneficial for our family. Thankfully, we had a choice.
It will take a little time to move on, but we are excited to try again in the future and hopefully have a better outcome.
Love you guys & thank you for understanding. ❤️