André Alyeska
Oct 16, 2023

Yeah. I'm kind of surprised how few others have mentioned this. Of 34 comments (at the time of my reply) only two others mentioned the boyfriend, and one called it a growing opportunity for him, and that she was being her 'authentic self.'

I mean, on one hand it's a sweet story to remember the father's wishes, but I'm not sure she's actually remembering the father to the child. And then to say the boyfriend, who's been a father figure, isn't even a part of a discussion? And her husband is still in her head like she describes?

It's one thing to co-parent with a living and involved ex, but to co-parent with a ghost, and you don't even get to have a say? I don't see the relationship with her boyfriend lasting. It sounds like she's still grieving.

André Alyeska
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