Our daughter has Foetal Alcohol Syndrome due to being exposed in the womb to alcohol by her birth mum, a constant reminder of the vast damage it does. A foetus doesn’t have a fully functioning liver, it’s bloody ridiculous for people to think it’s ok to drink during pregnancy!
Absolutely Rachel. I'm so sorry that you daughter has this condition, that is heartbreaking. It is so dangerous that some people are spreading this misinformation that it's OK to drink when pregnant, which is why I felt compelled to write this piece.
Yes, and there has been such strong messaging around that, I'm not surprised! It's such a radical act to get our heads above water and see things clearly, and choose a different path.
Thank you for this piece. I especially resonated with this, "A real act of resistance is to instead choose a path of clarity that enables us to stand up to the systems (including the alcohol industry) that seeks to extract profit from us at all costs."❤️
Such important information Ellie, I love the idea of choosing to not drink alcohol being an act of resistance. It certainly feels rebellious! Xx
Absolutely! ✨
Our daughter has Foetal Alcohol Syndrome due to being exposed in the womb to alcohol by her birth mum, a constant reminder of the vast damage it does. A foetus doesn’t have a fully functioning liver, it’s bloody ridiculous for people to think it’s ok to drink during pregnancy!
Absolutely Rachel. I'm so sorry that you daughter has this condition, that is heartbreaking. It is so dangerous that some people are spreading this misinformation that it's OK to drink when pregnant, which is why I felt compelled to write this piece.
Great reminder Ellie, thank you! I used to consider myself such a rebel by being able to drink hard and heavy. Ugh….
Yes, and there has been such strong messaging around that, I'm not surprised! It's such a radical act to get our heads above water and see things clearly, and choose a different path.
Thank you for this piece. I especially resonated with this, "A real act of resistance is to instead choose a path of clarity that enables us to stand up to the systems (including the alcohol industry) that seeks to extract profit from us at all costs."❤️