Oh! I cannot let it go!

[Contrariety]

I have tried and tried and tried to give my sister the tools to see the light. It didn't work. I cannot save my beautiful nephew from it. He was born yesterday. I don't know when they are going to do it. I held that perfect, whole baby today and just wanted to weep and weep for him.

I haven't slept more than a few hours since my sister was induced on Friday. I cannot stop thinking about it. The few hours of sleep I've had were fraught with circ worst case scenario nightmares.

I tried. I did. I tried for months. There's nothing more I can do except sign every petition and lobby whomever I can whenever I can to MAKE THIS CRUEL PRACTICE STOP!

I don't know what's worse, the immense feeling of failure I have or knowing that people I love and hold so close could do something so awful without a second thought. I'm having a really hard time reconciling this in my head. Granted, I'm always a little more in my head than anyone should be... but this one just isn't letting go.

Thanks for listening... I just needed to get it out. DH has heard just about all he can take about it, I'm afraid.

Poor, poor baby. I'm not a praying woman, but I'm begging the universe to make this as easy as possibly on that beautiful babe.

[buckeyedoc]

I'm sorry! Maybe your discussion will at least ensure she'll demand the most effective pain relief methods? That would at least be a small victory.

[LavenderMae]

I am so sorry. I feel so sad for your nephew.

[BunnySlippers]

Im so sorry
I know what you are feeling. I feel it too

[Quirky]

I'm so sorry. I've been there and it's horrible. Not as horrible as what the poor baby goes through.

At least you tried your best.

[hakunangovi]

Be proud of yourself for trying so hard. I understand how hard it will be to come to terms with the actions of the parents - even to be able to look them in the eye, or to speak to them cordialy. Hold your head high - You did all that was possible.

[CrowTRobot]

My sister's having another boy in December and everyone in my family except for me supports circumcision. They treat me like I'm the crazy one for not wanting to strap down an infant and cut off a part of its genitals.

[tammyswanson]

I don't know how people can see the videos and the implements of torture AKA circumstraint, plastibell, etc, etc and actually WILLINGLY give them their own baby to be tortured for absolutely No good reason. I don't think ignorance really is bliss, at least not for the baby, that's for sure.

I guess she saw the video? I guess we all have to do more to get the word out. Don't give up though, although I know it's very discouraging.

[Nandi]

You have TRIED and we know that I think now you should direct your efforts elsewhere. Have you written to your senators about the male genital mutilation bill? mgmbill.org
I appreciate your efforts