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“They told me it was an unkind thing to do and that my daughter would have been blessed to be named after her special great-aunt”
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The new mom’s family is outraged when they find out she didn’t name her daughter after late aunt with Down syndrome
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Later, the new mom tells her family to stop contacting her unless they can accept her daughter’s name
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Our leading lady’s story began when her aunt, Elizabeth, passed away, just 2 weeks before Jenny became pregnant.AuntElizabeth was a cherished family member with Down syndrome who brought a lot of love and joy into everyone’s lives. So, naturally, when Jenny announced her bun in the oven, everyone in the family assumed the little one, if a girl, would be named Elizabeth, in honor of the late aunt.
Themom-to-be, however, had her own plans. Despite her love for her late aunt, Jenny and her husband had their hearts set on a different name. During her pregnancy, Jenny had made it crystal clear: if it was a girl, she was not going to be named Elizabeth. But as we know, families sometimes just have selective hearing.
The family approached the newparents, armed with a full load of guilt and emotional manipulation. “How would Elizabeth feel if she knew?” they asked. “Your daughter would be blessed to be named after her special great-aunt.” Jenny explained that her daughter deserved to have her own identity and a chance at creating her own future. The new mom didn’t want her daughter to carry the burden of being constantly reminded to feel blessed or grateful for her name. This, as you might guess, did not go over well with the rest of the family.
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It’s completely normal for family members to have disagreements now and then. After all, conflict is a natural part of any family and it often arises when the members of that family have different opinions or beliefs. Misunderstandings and jumping to conclusions can also spark conflicts. However, if these issues aren’t resolved calmly, they can lead to arguments and resentment.
While honoring loved ones is sweet, forcing a name on a newborn is like swaddling them in potential resentment. Imagine growing up in the shadow of a person you never met – talk about pressure. Plus, there’s magic in uniqueness. New names mean new beginnings, a chance for individuality to shine.
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