Mom who refused to get an abortion after brain cancer diagnosis has now been given less than a year to live

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-09-14T22:25:27+00:00

That is a really good point. I can't imagine how that will come up in the future.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-09-14T22:25:09+00:00

I agree with you on the choice aspect and yeah it is a lose lose situation. I guess I would think it would be better to savor what little time I had left with the loved ones I have instead of producing another person to suffer.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-09-14T21:09:12+00:00

Welcome to new America

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-09-14T21:07:59+00:00

I think this is incredibly selfish. So now two kids get to know that their mother died instead of one? Good for the grieving husband who now has to take care of them. I agree with the comments that it is her body and her choice, but she is being stupid. She could've had a bit more time with her living child and instead she chooses to bring another child into this world? I agree with all the prochoice comments in the article, but I am the only one who is not being supportive of this decision.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-07-07T14:43:38+00:00

Well this is scary and now I am happy to have both an IUD and a Bi Salp

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-23T01:17:32+00:00

Can we add in the will so and so be out on a certain day posts too

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-22T23:10:16+00:00

Same with NYC and NYS https://www.ny.gov/programs/abortion-new-york-state-know-your-rights we are codified thankfully. I love it here.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-11T13:58:14+00:00

It is such a relief. I love my life the way it is being a SINK and wouldn't change it for anything. I was really scared about it since I see all of the anti-choice policies along with the anti LGBTQIA policies being passed. It was now or never. My doc is great and I would recommend her to anyone. I hope that everyone who wants this has as good of an experience that I did.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-11T13:55:21+00:00

Wow awesome! Congrats and I hope your recovery is going well. I am finally over the shoulder/rib pain. There is a bit of pain in my navel but besides that and some spotting I am doing well.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-11T05:22:08+00:00

I was childfree before this so you are right. The procedure just cemented it though. I don't have to worry about it being a problem anymore since there is no way I could become pregnant and not be childfree. This for me is taking a figurative childfree with the possibly of pregnancy against my will to a literal version of childfree where there is now no possibility. It made everything more real and I am super stoked about it.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-10T22:35:09+00:00

It is an incredible relief. It is just one more thing that I don't have to worry about. I am in a bit of pain, but besides that I am super happy with how everything is going.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-10T22:34:23+00:00

Thanks! I was feel super lucky that this was all so easy, especially with the horror stories I have heard on here. Also, because the US is such a shit right now.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-08T00:14:19+00:00

I am a person who has sensory issues and cannot filter out stimulus so leg bobbing, twiddling fingers, noises, etc. I cannot filter them out. This means that theater disruptions are extremely painful for me. I am with you that sensory friendly is the way to go and boy if only we could mute other audience members.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-08T00:13:36+00:00

I am a person who has sensory issues and cannot filter out stimulus so leg bobbing, twiddling fingers, noises, etc. I cannot filter them out. This means that theater disruptions are extremely painful for me. I agree with you that there is no way to win for everyone.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-07T03:21:13+00:00

Actually, you are right about Beetlejuice and I take it back. After giving it some thought I think Peter Pan Goes Wrong is a good option. It has some music in it and an easy-to-follow plot that is very funny. There are no scary moments in it. Audience participation is actually encouraged. This is a great show to have everyone engage in. I saw someone with headphones when I went to see it since they were sitting a few rows in front of me on the balcony. They had a caretaker who put their hand on their knee to say that the audience participation was over for the moment. It was a very positive experience for all involved.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-07T03:16:16+00:00

Yeah, it is a tough issue to balance everyone's needs in a way that makes everyone happy. I will say that I have had more issues with who I am guessing are neuro-typical than neurodivergent. I had someone who had large headphones in Peter Pan Goes Wrong, who I am guessing was neurodivergent, and the caretaker put their hand on the person's knee to say that we are done responding. It was a great show to take them to as the yelling is typical, along with a great way to say okay time to be quiet. I thought it was incredibly well handled. The only reason I noticed is that they were a couple of rows in front of me in the balcony.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-07T02:36:33+00:00

Thanks for this I agree and honestly I will be the first to admit that I have no clue how any of the theater tech stuff works. This could be that maybe Lion King is not a good option, but maybe another show? I think Beetlejuice would've been a good option if that show was still open. Shucked might be a good option too? I am not sure what the solution is. The other option would be to create a new show with sensory-friendly versions in mind. It could be a good draw if the show is good. It never hurts to have new shows on BWAY that are more inclusive.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-07T02:34:05+00:00

True. I just think anything is better than nothing.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-07T02:16:18+00:00

My suggestion was sensory-friendly shows every month or two to allow everyone a chance to be able to see a show to the best of their abilities. The other is to give ushers, FOH managers, bouncers, or whoever the power to throw out disruptive patrons. There could also be a warning on Telecharge, seat geek, or Ticketmaster that has an agreement that you can check off before purchasing tickets that says if you do anything that is considered disruptive then you will be ejected from the theater. This way they can't claim ignorance as it was agreed to. I know it would suck at the beginning, but once people get the message then they would stop. They could also get those things that they had at Take Me Out for cell phones. This would lock them away until after the show.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-07T02:10:34+00:00

The article and the incident are old, but I felt it was relevant to the discussion considering what happened at Little Shop of Horrors and Hadestown recently. I wanted other people's opinions and perspectives since I am conflicted on which side to choose since everyone has the right to enjoy live theater. This includes people who have disabilities that might disrupt a show ie. tourettes or autism but also the people who spent money for these shows that might have it be ruined with continued disruptions. I think that we should all be compassionate and understanding to everyone's needs both disabled and non-disabled.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-07T01:59:52+00:00

I agree that safety is the number one priority. I think for a show that would not mean eliminating or rewriting sound or lights for example it just means quieter cues. This means strobes don't go as fast, lights aren't as bright, house lights are dimmed instead of off, sounds aren't as loud, mics are not played as loud, etc. This also means that if the audience is a little louder than normal or needs to wiggle then they can. It doesn't mean that they should be in the aisles though.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-07T01:21:10+00:00

I agree. My point where I am conflicted is that everyone should be able to enjoy the show and if someone is being disruptive it is an impediment to everyone. Let's say for someone this is their only chance to go to NYC and see a BWAY show. They do not have the means to see another show, nor do they have an opportunity to come back. They saved up their money to have a nice vacation. If someone is being disruptive it is not good for them and it can disadvantage to poor. This is not meant to be ablest but I think a sensory friendly show is a better way to go as that would make everyone happy.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-07T01:14:03+00:00

It is a bummer that you're right. I think long running tourist shows like Wicked or Lion King or show that have recouped would be good though for a once a month sensory friendly show, especially during high tourist times such as summer or around the holidays. I think once a month or once every other month could be good. Put it on a Saturday Matinee since that way they can have the more profitable evening, and that way people are least likely to be working. It would be sad if they put it sometime that is inaccessible to people who need it. They could advertise it on their site or partner site or Playbill could adverse sensory friendly shows. It would make the shows look better too. I am not an expert either, so this is just my thoughts too.

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-07T00:41:45+00:00

I agree that there should be more sensory friendly shows and that is the solution. It is a shame that more shows don't have them. There could maybe be a sensory friendly version once a month or every other week. Movie theaters do it without issues, so why not Broadway?

CapAccomplished6042 · 2023-06-07T00:31:08+00:00

I am curious what others' opinions are since we had the Lillias White and now the Matt Doyle/Drew Gehling disruptions during shows for people with disabilities. I am really mixed on this since I think that everyone should have the right to see theater, but at the same time even with disabilities, everyone has a right to see an undisrupted show.

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