I hope I worded the question correctly. I’d like any and all words of wisdom. Positive, negative, warnings, encouragement. Anywhere in the range of events/steps from thinking about having a child, to raising a child. I’m truly confident in myself and my situation buuuuut many of us know that our judgement, even long term, can be incredibly fucking wrong. Discouraging and/or negative feedback is entirely allowed as long as the mods agree. 

If you’re reading this because you have the same question, remember that some people’s opinions simply don’t apply to your situation or self. These people are giving all the input they have to make sure that no child is brought up in a harmful environment. And I respect the hell out of it. 

Thanks for your answers!