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At the end of Force of Nature, I needed to articulate why Beth would decide to raise her baby, but I didn't want to put a big time skip at the end of the comic. I whipped up this little single page later as a result, last year. It also gave me the excuse to redesign her sister, Desdemona, and make her show her years more than Beth.
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I am living this comic page, and that character's life, but I have no regrets in my decision to never become pregnant/have kids. I decided on that way back when I was a teenager, and took medical steps to ensure I would be barren.
It's my life/my choice that harms no one else, but damned if I haven't caught more shit for it than anyone would believe possible. As far as relationships go, Momma was the first to burn the very last bridge we had standing, with her never-ending tirades/emo-trips (aka guilt trips). Being the only daughter she literally demanded I have kids/provide her and papa with grand kids, like I was some sort of g-damned brood mare! (I'm being extremely cordial/polite about this, but to say things got 'Ugly' would be a huge under statement!)
I see lots of folks who have kids willingly, and of all those, a great many do a so-so job as parents.
I see maybe 30% be utterly rotten at that responsibility, and their immaturity sees children growing up to become something society really doesn't need, or should tolerate.
Strangely, I see what I call '5 Star' parents taking up a very small percentage, but I'm not trying to slander anyone, because I'm only one person who has only crossed paths with a very finite number of folks who are raising rugrats, and cannot speak for or about them.
For myself, I'm very content to be my friends/neighbors' 'Elderly babysitter', sometimes 'Nanny', and from some kids, "OH NO, NOT *THAT* B*TCH AGAIN!" Overlord! (I'm grinning very evilly at that one, 'cause SOME KIDS demand a sterner eye/attention, and for good reason!)
I love that for me it's a part time thing. I still get to hold/cuddle/care for babies, children, adolescents and teenagers, but at the end of my day, retire to my humble little domicile and enjoy the peace and tranquility a sometimes-manic Husky and Catto provide!
Anyways, I've rambled long enough.
A friend of mine told me to give YOU a looksee, Mr. Naylor/Fisk, and damned if I don't adore your comics/stories! You've taken my inner furperson places I never would've DARED, on my own, but for the most part it's all been a great ride!
Thank you, good Sir!
It's my life/my choice that harms no one else, but damned if I haven't caught more shit for it than anyone would believe possible. As far as relationships go, Momma was the first to burn the very last bridge we had standing, with her never-ending tirades/emo-trips (aka guilt trips). Being the only daughter she literally demanded I have kids/provide her and papa with grand kids, like I was some sort of g-damned brood mare! (I'm being extremely cordial/polite about this, but to say things got 'Ugly' would be a huge under statement!)
I see lots of folks who have kids willingly, and of all those, a great many do a so-so job as parents.
I see maybe 30% be utterly rotten at that responsibility, and their immaturity sees children growing up to become something society really doesn't need, or should tolerate.
Strangely, I see what I call '5 Star' parents taking up a very small percentage, but I'm not trying to slander anyone, because I'm only one person who has only crossed paths with a very finite number of folks who are raising rugrats, and cannot speak for or about them.
For myself, I'm very content to be my friends/neighbors' 'Elderly babysitter', sometimes 'Nanny', and from some kids, "OH NO, NOT *THAT* B*TCH AGAIN!" Overlord! (I'm grinning very evilly at that one, 'cause SOME KIDS demand a sterner eye/attention, and for good reason!)
I love that for me it's a part time thing. I still get to hold/cuddle/care for babies, children, adolescents and teenagers, but at the end of my day, retire to my humble little domicile and enjoy the peace and tranquility a sometimes-manic Husky and Catto provide!
Anyways, I've rambled long enough.
A friend of mine told me to give YOU a looksee, Mr. Naylor/Fisk, and damned if I don't adore your comics/stories! You've taken my inner furperson places I never would've DARED, on my own, but for the most part it's all been a great ride!
Thank you, good Sir!
I do think that is where we still need the extended family unit. Not just Mom, Pop, Sibs. But Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Grandparents. Its how we learn the skills to parent, its the safety net to help when time is screeched, its also what helps for those that don't want to be a parent as hopefully it removes the generational 'peer' pressure to make grandkids.
Im glad you have no regrets, having as few of those as possible is a key, and tbo no matter how simple or complex a happy life is a good one.
Im glad you have no regrets, having as few of those as possible is a key, and tbo no matter how simple or complex a happy life is a good one.
That Saying/Phrase- "It takes a Village... (to raise a child/children)" always comes to mind.
I grew up on a Reservation, and EVERY ELDER was our Guide, Caretaker, and when we earned it, Disciplinarian. If we screwed-up so badly one of them had to intercede and administer what they considered suitable corporal punishment, we then got taken in-hand to our parent(s), and what would happen THEN doesn't bare typing-out!
There's a movie out there called 'No Country for old Men.' (It's brutal, so avoid it if you're squeamish!). The Sheriff (The great Tommy Lee Jones no less!), says something that has always struck a cord in me- "Once respect is lost, everything else follows" (Greatly paraphrased, but the sentiment is still made).
I look around when I'm out-and-about in society, and observe the people, and their children from the eye of an older person watching what happens in our society, and where I think things are going to go. It's a very, very bleak outlook...
I'm not talking solely about the DISrespect I see from younger people, but it astounds me when I see families in a restaurant, and every last one of them has their faces stuck to their g-damned cell phones, instead of interacting/communicating, and BONDING with each other.
Lastly, regarding that?
I'm not a 'Heavy Metal' fan, though I certainly enjoy certain songs/groups given songs. There is a Man who goes by the Name 'Disturbed.' Singing the extremely popular Simon and Garfunkel song, "Sound of Silence" but with VERY MODERN sentiments? I get chills up and down my spine every damned time I watch/listen to his revision of this Classic melody. It is just so damned apropos to what's going on.
Here, for your/everyone else's enjoyment, is a link to YT that has his performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4
I wish you/everyone the very best in traveling down this road we call 'Life.' There are many bumps and hurdles that must be overcome, to enjoy and appreciate the good/calm times. I pray we manage this hard time well, and see it ended soon.
I grew up on a Reservation, and EVERY ELDER was our Guide, Caretaker, and when we earned it, Disciplinarian. If we screwed-up so badly one of them had to intercede and administer what they considered suitable corporal punishment, we then got taken in-hand to our parent(s), and what would happen THEN doesn't bare typing-out!
There's a movie out there called 'No Country for old Men.' (It's brutal, so avoid it if you're squeamish!). The Sheriff (The great Tommy Lee Jones no less!), says something that has always struck a cord in me- "Once respect is lost, everything else follows" (Greatly paraphrased, but the sentiment is still made).
I look around when I'm out-and-about in society, and observe the people, and their children from the eye of an older person watching what happens in our society, and where I think things are going to go. It's a very, very bleak outlook...
I'm not talking solely about the DISrespect I see from younger people, but it astounds me when I see families in a restaurant, and every last one of them has their faces stuck to their g-damned cell phones, instead of interacting/communicating, and BONDING with each other.
Lastly, regarding that?
I'm not a 'Heavy Metal' fan, though I certainly enjoy certain songs/groups given songs. There is a Man who goes by the Name 'Disturbed.' Singing the extremely popular Simon and Garfunkel song, "Sound of Silence" but with VERY MODERN sentiments? I get chills up and down my spine every damned time I watch/listen to his revision of this Classic melody. It is just so damned apropos to what's going on.
Here, for your/everyone else's enjoyment, is a link to YT that has his performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4
I wish you/everyone the very best in traveling down this road we call 'Life.' There are many bumps and hurdles that must be overcome, to enjoy and appreciate the good/calm times. I pray we manage this hard time well, and see it ended soon.
This one hits... I passed my time to have and raise kids, but I'm always there as the "aunt/uncle" for my friends, and celebrate theirs.
I make up for it on my side by adopting abused/stray cats and treating them as my own children (down to buying a new piece of equipment for a vet when theirs was irreparable and my girl needed one).
I think Desdemona will make a *great* aunt! (or maybe I'm projecting XD)
I make up for it on my side by adopting abused/stray cats and treating them as my own children (down to buying a new piece of equipment for a vet when theirs was irreparable and my girl needed one).
I think Desdemona will make a *great* aunt! (or maybe I'm projecting XD)
This is...so sad 😔
Makes me think of my own circumstances. I'm veering a lot more towards not having kids (partially influenced by the bf's decision) but I am acutely aware of how little time I will soon have if I ever did change my mind.
Having said that, I don't think I'd want to pass my particular genes onto a child & there's an overabundance of children in care so I guess I'd just adopt instead.
The earth is overpopulated as it is anyway so I guess I'd be doing it a favour 🙄
Makes me think of my own circumstances. I'm veering a lot more towards not having kids (partially influenced by the bf's decision) but I am acutely aware of how little time I will soon have if I ever did change my mind.
Having said that, I don't think I'd want to pass my particular genes onto a child & there's an overabundance of children in care so I guess I'd just adopt instead.
The earth is overpopulated as it is anyway so I guess I'd be doing it a favour 🙄
If you don't live for more than yourself, why are you living? Not that you should neglect your own self-care, or ignore your desires... but part of life is realizing some of your selfish impulses really are selfish, or at least very shallow.
Leaving a legacy? Now that's worth living for.
Leaving a legacy? Now that's worth living for.
Hnngggg!!! Right in the feels & truth!
I'm glad someone had the guts to say what needs to be said.
We ain't getting younger and we at times regret some of the chances we had when we were younger. It's about the journey and the adventure of having a family that some of us will possibly never experience if we continue doing the same ol' thing over and over again. (points at himself)
I'm glad someone had the guts to say what needs to be said.
We ain't getting younger and we at times regret some of the chances we had when we were younger. It's about the journey and the adventure of having a family that some of us will possibly never experience if we continue doing the same ol' thing over and over again. (points at himself)
Probably going to get flamed for this but I actually feel sorry for Beth because she could've found something else to be proud of or find some form of self fulfillment without haveing to keep it because from what Ive seen first hand from a family member who had a similar circumstance and made the same decision she did for similar reasons, did nothing but drive her insane and destroyed her life as well as half of our family's lives.
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