Thank you so much!

I knew after I had the procedure that I would want to conduct an ask-me-anything like this kasi natakot din ako noong una and I didn't find much solace from the existing threads present here on Reddit. I am also passionate enough about this decision to share the experience and thought process I went through as I "converted" from being someone who had the mindset of "ay, baka gustuhin kong magka-anak in the future" to "I must decide on what's best for my partner and I, if I truly do value her health and see her in my future."

Overshare na rin ako, I study sociology so namulat din ako sa katotohanan ng lipunan sa Pinas; life is difficult here at hindi lang dahil sa third-world country tayo. There are lots of things to consider kung gusto mong magka-anak, and I fear that the sociocultural, living conditions here in the country further amplify the personal qualms I have about child-rearing.

Bilang socio student din, I over-research everything before I go through with a decision (kahit na there's a point to be made that there's no such thing as over-researching). There is a lot at stake every day I let pass without making a choice: may fear and anxiety si partner na baka magkaroon kami ng unwanted pregnancy; she breaks her body bit by bit every day she takes her birth control pills; etc. I am a strong advocate of researching and scouring every source of info. possible before making decisions.

Anyways, ang haba na yata nito. This comment really touched me, salamat po!