tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-952809830985954368.post639610574716685683..comments2023-08-23T07:51:14.124-07:00Comments on Real Life Attachment Parenting: When people don't like you breastfeeding (or whatever it is you do)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679664732180140361noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-952809830985954368.post-77387808275865609792012-05-15T21:50:57.105-07:002012-05-15T21:50:57.105-07:00Well said, Amanda! When someone attacks you like ...Well said, Amanda! When someone attacks you like that, all you can hope is that by talking to them about it, they take it to heart and at least don't attack the next person in line. I would have told her just how I felt ;). Whoever wrote that post to you must not understand that worldwide, in this day and age, that is well within the average/acceptable age limit for nursing, except maybe here in the US, where we are all so "smart". Historically speaking, it's right no target with how society has been for thousands of years. You aren't doing anything abnormal or "abusive" and calling it that is just ignorant and sick. I'm sorry you had to deal with "family" like that, though I'd say anyone who treats you like that really isn't family at all.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01007178188240647348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-952809830985954368.post-55559257319401631152012-05-15T18:07:25.800-07:002012-05-15T18:07:25.800-07:00Hi Amanda,
First, I love your blog. You are a fab...Hi Amanda,<br /><br />First, I love your blog. You are a fabulous writer, and your posts are intelligent, informed, and wonderful to read.<br /><br />Second, this post makes me think of my favorite quote by Wayne Dyer, who I believe is one of the many great spiritual teachers of our time. He says,<br /><br />"The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don't know anything about."<br /><br />It is so true, and it resonates deeply within my bones. <br /><br />I used to be ignorant to the wonders of extended breastfeeding. I hate to admit it, but it's true. <br /><br />However, after extensive research, and 14 years of mama-experience, I now realize that it is the way nature intended it to be. <br /><br />I am saddened by the over-sexualization of breasts in our country. Sad for the babies who are deprived from all of the benefits based on ignorance, my two older children included. Luckily for my third-born, I educated myself, and he continues to nurse as he sees fit at the young age of 31 months. <br /><br />Lots of love to you and your beautiful family, and keep posting!!! :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787729232671326022noreply@blogger.com