This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy due to Trisomy 21.
The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we received from fans with no matter what we decided.
I know some of you may be very disappointed to hear this news. We are devastated. This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.
She underwent the procedure earlier this week and is on the mend. Thankfully, everything went smoothly, but emotionally we are drained.
Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome, is caused by an extra chromosome. It is caused by an error in cell division, like a glitch. The odds of a baby having it is 1 in 1000.
When I first confronted this news, I was shocked but optimistic. If they’re a little slow intellectually, then we’ll make it work. I signed on to be a parent, come what may…but I just didn’t fully understand what Down Syndrome entailed.
Once we made it public, it became clear that MOST people don’t know what Down Syndrome entails (and no, it’s not the same as Autism):
50% of babies with DS have heart defects. 75% will have hearing challenges. Over 50% will have vision problems. Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etc…Sadly, the list is long, feel free to look it up…Down Syndome isn’t a “blessing”, it is objectively shitty from a health perspective.
I didn’t realize just how rough it is for the child, let alone the family…more often than not, they would be fully dependent on others for the rest of their life.
The miscarriage risk is also close to 50%, which made matters worse…they may never see the light of day and it puts Ashley further at risk.
We spoke with doctors, friends, family and genetic counselors and learned that up to 90% of women terminate their pregnancy after learning the baby has Trisomy 21.
This was WAY higher than I expected, I thought it would be lower given that I hear so many say they kept or would keep the baby. I believe that’s because most terminations happen privately, it feels shameful. A lot of judgment being cast.
You never think you’d be in this type of situation until it happens to you and then things change.
To all of my fans who have weighed in on this topic who have Autism, Down Syndrome or any other conditions…we appreciate you. You matter a lot and we’re glad you’re here. I commend you and your families for having the strength and courage to push forward.
As for us, we made a difficult decision that we believe in the long-run will be beneficial for our family. Thankfully, we had a choice.
It will take a little time to move on, but we are excited to try again in the future and hopefully have a better outcome.
Love you guys & thank you for understanding. ❤️
🚨🇧🇷 | Oscar has revealed his heart stopped for 2 and a half minutes, and he was about to die when he heard his sons voice saying
‘Dad, you need to come back’
Dani Vallejo ha recibido la MAYOR MULTA de la historia de #RolandGarros.
La multa recibida es de 65.000 EUROS 💰
Todo por sus palabras diciendo que su partido debió haberlo arbitrado un hombre, y no una mujer, para controlar mejor a la grada.
The so-called male loneliness epidemic may not stem primarily from isolation itself, but from a widespread lack of emotional intelligence, according to psychologist Dr. JJ Kelly.
Dr. Kelly argues that the crisis is rooted in emotional illiteracy. For generations, men have been socially conditioned to suppress vulnerability and prioritize providing security, leaving them ill-equipped to understand or express complex emotions. When society equates male vulnerability with weakness, many men feel ashamed to even acknowledge their loneliness, trapping them in cycles of isolation.
Instead of confronting these feelings, many turn to numbing behaviors such as excessive gaming, alcohol, or pornography, which only deepen the emotional disconnect.
The solution, Dr. Kelly says, begins with deliberate emotional skill-building: learning self-regulation and developing curiosity about one’s internal experiences. However, meaningful change also requires a shift in relationships. Women should stop carrying the emotional labor for their male partners, as constantly managing a man’s feelings ultimately prevents him from developing his own emotional capacity.
True progress for both men and women, Dr. Kelly emphasizes, means moving beyond surface-level politeness and creating space for honest, sometimes uncomfortable accountability.
[Vice. “A Psychologist Has a Blunt Theory About What’s Really Driving the Male Loneliness Epidemic.” Interview with Dr. JJ Kelly, PsyD. May 2026]
@RealPostFolder Lotta delusional men in the comments thinking this is fake because they lack imagination necessary to conceive just how sinister and evil these witches are.
“Can Sean Strickland beat Khamzat? Definitely.
With Strickland, how are you going to beat him? You’re not going to take him down, and if you do, you’re not going to keep him there.
I don’t think Strickland can be taken down and held there for 25 straight minutes. He’s going to have to find a way to do it, and it’s not going to be what he did to Dricus. It’s not going to be dominant ground-and-pound.”
Chael Sonnen breaks down Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland.
“Strickland is the last hope. He is the last line of defense between the martial arts community and having to watch Chimaev for the next period of time.
I remember warning the UFC...the Russians are coming... Unless you want a whole bunch of guys coming in with beards and no mustaches, taking all your belts away, the only way to stop them is to not give them the opportunity.
I can tell you, this culture is a different level of toughness, and Strickland really is our last line of defense. If Chimaev penetrates Sean Strickland, you better get used to the Chimaev era, because it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.” - @ChaelSonnen
Acabo de cancelar mi boda, a solo dos semanas del evento, porque revisé el celular de mi prometida y descubrí que tiene una cuenta de ahorros secreta con más de $50,000 USD de la que nunca me habló. Llevamos tres años viviendo juntos y durante todo ese tiempo yo he pagado el 80% de los gastos, incluyendo la renta, las cenas y hasta sus vacaciones, bajo la premisa de que ella "apenas llegaba a fin de mes" con su sueldo. Incluso me endeudé con un préstamo personal para pagar la mitad de la fiesta de la boda que ella tanto quería, mientras ella decía que no podía aportar más porque estaba "en cero".
Cuando la confronté, no me pidió perdón; me gritó que yo era un acosador por invadir su privacidad y que ese dinero es su "fondo de emergencia por si las cosas salen mal", algo que su madre le aconsejó tener siempre en secreto. Mis amigos dicen que exageré, que al final es su dinero y que no hubo una infidelidad física, así que no debería tirar tres años a la basura. Yo siento que viví con una estafadora que me dejó cargar con todo el peso financiero mientras ella acumulaba una fortuna a mis espaldas. Ella dice que si la amara, su cuenta bancaria no me importaría. Yo digo que la confianza se rompió para siempre. ¿Ustedes qué harían? ¿Es válido tener secretos financieros así en una relación o es una traición total? Los leo.
Home invasion hits: Husband steps up and fights the intruder. Wife hides and runs.
Turns out, when a real emergency strikes, traditional gender roles snap back into place instantly.
The 'strong, independent woman' suddenly becomes weak and dependent on male protection.
Bir kadın, ilk buluşmada yemeğe gideceği adama “Kapımı sen açacaksın, ben kapıya dokunmam” diyerek ısrar etti.
Bunun üzerine adam, “30 dakika araç kullandım, kişi başı 200 dolarlık restoran ayarladım. Ama kendime saygım gereği geri dönüyorum” diyerek buluşmayı iptal etti.
Tartışma yaratan olayda sizce sınırı aşan taraf kim: adam mı, yoksa arabaya binmeyi reddeden kadın mı?
The first thing Scott Galloway does when mentoring a young man is look at his phone
Every single time he finds the same thing: 8 hours a day lost to TikTok, YouTube, porn, and gambling sites...
His fix is to take those 8 hours and put them into three things:
1. Lift weights at least 3 times a week,
2. Work at least 30 hours outside the house
3. Volunteer or show up somewhere in service of others
That formula alone puts a man under 30 in the top 8% of his entire generation