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[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

What I don't get is, why not just adopt? Instead of creating more potential for misery, why not reduce it while still being able to enjoy parenthood?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago

It’s usually exceptionally expensive, especially considering insurance won’t be any help.

What I don’t get is why people pretend fostering isn’t even an option!