tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post231294375530814704..comments2024-03-16T14:18:11.330-04:00Comments on peaceful parenting: Circumcision Gone Wrong: Lance's StoryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-63562694289407343052013-07-29T15:49:43.847-04:002013-07-29T15:49:43.847-04:00Because the mother and author requested that it be...Because the mother and author requested that it be removed and all who author here are entitled to the rights of their own works.<br /><br />She has written another article that you may be interested in reading: http://www.savingsons.org/2013/05/repeat-circumcision-lessons-learned.html Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-88358403937933066152013-07-28T22:22:41.009-04:002013-07-28T22:22:41.009-04:00Why would you have this removed, if you really wan...Why would you have this removed, if you really wanted to help others??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-39822970087986989662013-04-24T19:10:01.311-04:002013-04-24T19:10:01.311-04:00Thank you for sharing your story! Because of it my...Thank you for sharing your story! Because of it my son wasn't circumcised! I cannot thank you enoughAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-33254832830578999052012-05-09T23:36:26.271-04:002012-05-09T23:36:26.271-04:00Sorry to hear that happened to your son too. I hav...Sorry to hear that happened to your son too. I have lived with a botched RIC for 6 decades and it is no fun. It was insulting to find out that someone modified my so called private parts. Then My parents would not talk to me about it. It is a small second scar that runs to the base following a crooked path over the one where nature put me together. You worry about what would happen when he meets Damaged By RIC cut to soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535039257840363657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-26782936139342399132012-04-16T13:45:53.315-04:002012-04-16T13:45:53.315-04:00American parents want to circumcise their boys, fe...American parents want to circumcise their boys, fearing that if they don't, their sons will be taunted and ridiculed by other boys in locker rooms and summer camps, and rejected by women when he starts dating. A natural penis is seen as an Epic Fail penis, a Weird Dick.<br /><br />American doctors and maternity wards are happy to oblige parents because doing so rings the cash register. Shame roger desmoulinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-22380158870245181442012-04-16T13:36:58.283-04:002012-04-16T13:36:58.283-04:00Becca, thank you for sharing the tragic story of y...Becca, thank you for sharing the tragic story of your son, and for defying the "gag order" (a phrase that makes me gag!).<br /><br />The RIC rate for men born in 1950 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand was over 90%. It's now 15%, 30% and 0%, respectively. Why? Because the medical profession in those countries did not deceive itself about the occasional botch, the occasional penis roger desmoulinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-34892161439295177252012-04-10T10:08:01.187-04:002012-04-10T10:08:01.187-04:00Forgive yourself, mother xx.Forgive yourself, mother xx.Mainoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-5352486378813043422012-04-05T09:34:19.821-04:002012-04-05T09:34:19.821-04:00Thank you for sharing your story; I'm so sorry...Thank you for sharing your story; I'm so sorry for all you've been through. I wish people understood how common circumcision damage is. Sometimes it's deadly....over 100 deaths per year in the U.S.! I can't wrap my head around why we continue to practice this "custom" here in the U.S. Keep spreading the word Brooke...God bless you.Sally Aguilarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-10954982314135510712012-02-22T05:58:43.002-05:002012-02-22T05:58:43.002-05:00I am so sorry to hear what had happened.
I couldn&...I am so sorry to hear what had happened.<br />I couldn't get my son circumcised because I was scared to and I still am scared.<br />Your son will deffinately forgive you there's no doubt about that.<br />I say that he will realize it wasn't your fault, that someone had hurt you bad enough that you decided to go through with the procedure.<br />Plus the doctor should have told you fromAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-59699184447033122392012-02-11T01:36:40.605-05:002012-02-11T01:36:40.605-05:00Oh my god, that is so sad. I can't believe peo...Oh my god, that is so sad. I can't believe people do this JUST for society reasons. This can happen to anyone, something WORSE could happen to anyone. HOpe the kid is doing ok.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-63534859859215921932011-10-20T23:26:59.807-04:002011-10-20T23:26:59.807-04:00Hooray! I shared your story on my wall and a frien...Hooray! I shared your story on my wall and a friend has been asking all about circ who never thought about it before! I hope that she (and anyone else who reads our conversation) can take something away from the post that will change their minds about their future sons. As for me, I knew the moment I read about circ that any of my baby boys would be left whole. My future husband was pretty Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-79344072662470660982011-09-28T12:15:49.700-04:002011-09-28T12:15:49.700-04:00My deepest sympathies to Lance. Few of us will eve...My deepest sympathies to Lance. Few of us will ever know the pain he will experience as he becomes more aware of what has happened to him. :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-67885819117436483482011-09-20T14:28:39.261-04:002011-09-20T14:28:39.261-04:00Oh dear Mama! You are a wonderful, amazing, life c...Oh dear Mama! You are a wonderful, amazing, life changing woman. Thank you so, so much for your story. I have a friend considering what to do to her baby - she would be the first in several generations that she knows of to keep her children intact. Thanks to your honesty she's decided to look into things further and is now heading in the direction of being informed and protecting her sweet Rebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-40152210829930727132011-09-01T05:15:05.849-04:002011-09-01T05:15:05.849-04:00I've seen circumcisions before which are sicki...I've seen circumcisions before which are sicking, I've read horror stories about circumcision but that story was among the worst things I've ever encountered in my entire life. I am very glad that Brooke decided to share this most horrid story though because in sharing this story she will prevent others from enduring what she and her son have endured.Nathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-37324476501860271742011-08-31T20:23:12.635-04:002011-08-31T20:23:12.635-04:00oh Brooke ((((hugs))))) for you all
thank you for...oh Brooke ((((hugs))))) for you all<br /><br />thank you for sharing this.....Bronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187179024058213988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-25140725406646783242011-08-30T15:27:41.154-04:002011-08-30T15:27:41.154-04:00To the last comment my husband lantzs father could...To the last comment my husband lantzs father could not get off work for his circ but was there right beside me for everything after and he is now against circ and was very happy we kept our 2nd son whole!!Brookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-51217449752503919562011-08-30T14:06:49.642-04:002011-08-30T14:06:49.642-04:00I just shared this story and I think I may be help...I just shared this story and I think I may be helping change some people's perspectives. Maybe a few months down the line I'll post another ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-2513583104882195752011-08-30T12:37:52.291-04:002011-08-30T12:37:52.291-04:00A hospital gag order? You have to be kidding me! O...A hospital gag order? You have to be kidding me! Or not... this is horrible.<br />THANK YOU, Brooke, for honestly sharing your story. <br />May spreading the word help you heal your wounded heart so you can go forth and continue to nurture your sons with unconditional love. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Inesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-90629234154637177522011-08-30T11:51:38.466-04:002011-08-30T11:51:38.466-04:00This has torn me up for the day. I cant stop cryin...This has torn me up for the day. I cant stop crying wow. I didnt circ. my son and forever grateful i didnt now. Thanx for opening your wounds for us to hopefully learn. Circ should be labeled as child/sexual abuse-unbelievable! Leave their penises alone, dont know HoW those doctors sleep at night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-91221227912080920832011-08-30T10:34:03.565-04:002011-08-30T10:34:03.565-04:00My heart breaks for you, Brooke! It probably sound...My heart breaks for you, Brooke! It probably sounds awful, but I hope that the person with those terribly mean words carries more guilt than you. Please know that you did your best. Your son will understand that you would never intentionally cause him harm. {{{hugs}}}Momma Jorjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17736034293320117257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-33001067529779713172011-08-30T09:50:15.576-04:002011-08-30T09:50:15.576-04:00I couldn't continue reading this! I am so sorr...I couldn't continue reading this! I am so sorry this happened! I have made decisions in my life as a parent that we're still dealing with the side effects, and I still feel the guilt, and my husband almost on a monthly basis has to remind me that we can't live in the past. I pray you find peace!Beccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-65751771508172371542011-08-30T08:20:32.018-04:002011-08-30T08:20:32.018-04:00I am so proud of you for posting your story and sh...I am so proud of you for posting your story and sharing it all of us. <br /><br />I had to pause while I was reading your story about the botched Circ for your son. I am so sorry that you went through this, and that Lantz had to endure this as well. <br /><br />There is no judgement, we are all on our own written path. My hope is that your story touches other mothers who may have never given RIC Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00344116950467643104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-18311279677470869442011-08-30T06:01:17.154-04:002011-08-30T06:01:17.154-04:00Brooke you are soooo long alone. Someone I know h...Brooke you are soooo long alone. Someone I know had their son circed & had lots of issues. i am not sure the specific issues (as they felt it violated his privacy to be too specific and I tend to agree in this case) but that he ended up with a total of 6 additional surgical procedures by the time he hit adulthood. :( I had a boy in my family that required one additional surgery. The Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-28797811811916730132011-08-30T04:04:37.370-04:002011-08-30T04:04:37.370-04:00*Hugs* to you Brooke. You are are awesome woman to...*Hugs* to you Brooke. You are are awesome woman to share your story for others to hopefully learn from.<br />I feel physically ill that there is no mention of your sons father being there for the circumcision or subsequent surgeries. He was obviously so pro circumcision that he fought you over it. Could he not be bothered to do the 'dirty work" but instead let you go alone or with your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-61697112297713103962011-08-30T03:33:22.221-04:002011-08-30T03:33:22.221-04:00I'm broken hearted with you. I too was pressur...I'm broken hearted with you. I too was pressured into circ'ing my son. Thank goodness we have had no complications, yet. But I mourn daily for what I did to him. I'm so sorry this happened to you and your son. I wish I had more comforting words but if you are like me then there are no words that make you feel better about this choice. God bless you and you family.Kimnoreply@blogger.com