Comments on: When People Make Choices for You

By: Barb Hegreberg

Barb Hegreberg — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:10:42 +0000

I too am heartbroken at both of these stories. ????

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God does not make mistakes…remember that!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:08:01 +0000

So glad to know it’s not just me that often wants to do the opposite of what I’m told! Now if I’m asked nicely I’ll happily agree and help and follow along but start bossing me around and I want to rebel.

I can not believe that doctors flat out lied and encouraged parents to lie to their children too… that is awful. I do know that many parents struggle with the right thing to do now that we know more about gender identity and its role in our lives (I honestly think going back even to when I was younger we just didn’t know any better and assumed it really didn’t matter which gender we assigned at birth). But through many of my college classes we talked about the difficulty those children would have (will?) face growing up as intersex children when gender plays a huge role in our society starting at such a very young age.

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:00:09 +0000

Heartbreaking and incredibly thought-provoking. Thank you for sharing this, Lisa

By: Paula

Paula — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 14:06:02 +0000

I recently watched a documentary about intersex babies and what the children and parents went through back in the day. lies, surgeries, scare, and some doctors telling parents not to even tell their children later in life. The documentary followed 8 adults who found out later in life. Mostly after puberty hit. It really saddened me about the medical practices of the past.
When you were telling the story about the woman getting yelled at my first thought was I’d want to go an stick up for her and confront the lady doing the yelling.
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By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:28:24 +0000

Choice is important. God chooses us, but He often gives us choices. I suddenly thought of slavery, and how slave owners chose for the slaves. They had absolutely NO choice! So choosing for others can often have horrible ramifications, and some, not so much. But being screamed at is NOT the right choice–ever!

Tx for sharing yet again another thought-provoking post!
xo
Lynn

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:44:12 +0000

Your line-up story made me chuckle a bit. I would have wanted to go to the front table, too! Instead of yelling, the event coordinator could have put a sign up, even lines on the floor, and tables placed where people filed to the “back” table first when they entered the room! I don’t like being told what to do, either. Sometimes though, people just want to help, and then I must graciously accept their help as that, instead of feeling like they are being bossy. 🙂 Overall, giving people space to be who God made them to be is of utmost of importance. When we make the decisions for others, we may be causing a road-block for them to shine their light. Thanks for this thought-provoking post!

By: Martha J Orlando

Martha J Orlando — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:34:18 +0000

Hearing this story broke my heart, Lisa. I was unaware of intersex births until you explained it here. I will definitely put this book on my wish list.
Blessings!