A mother’s love for her child can lead to life-changing decisions, especially when faced with tough advice from doctors. During her pregnancy, one mother was given heartbreaking news: her unborn son had been diagnosed with Down syndrome. Despite the doctor’s recommendation to terminate the pregnancy, she decided to carry her child to term, confident in her decision.
Two years after the birth of her son, Jake, the mother felt compelled to reach out to the doctor who had advised her to end the pregnancy. She wrote a heartfelt letter expressing her deep feelings of hurt and disappointment. In the letter, she reflected on how her experience differed from that of a friend, whose doctor had been supportive and positive, even after her child was born with Down syndrome.
The mother shared how she felt when she was given the news, recalling how the doctor’s words had only added to her fear and confusion. Instead of offering compassion, the doctor suggested that raising a child with Down syndrome would bring misery, leaving her feeling isolated and unsupported during a crucial time.
In her letter, she wished the doctor had shown more empathy and understanding. She emphasized that her decision, though difficult, was made out of love and faith in her son’s potential. Jake’s birth and the years that followed had been full of joy and fulfillment, and she expressed her gratitude for the choice she had made.
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