Posted by Noa on February 5, 2000, at 15:19:46
In reply to Re: Depression and procreation - Deb, posted by Adam on February 5, 2000, at 13:11:30
Wow, Adam.
Reading about your family history reminds me of how much interplay there is between biological heritage and experience. For you, you are not only the first to address the biological problems and try to address them appropriately, but you have also made life decisions that change the patterns of experience. That has to make a difference in the outcome of future generations.
I just started reading Cider House Rules, and your history reminded me of the setting. The book opens with a description of how the logging town evolved into a mill town, and how the welfare of the town was basically at the whim of the company the set it up. Sociologically, these conditions have to be bad news for how life evolves for the residents. It reminds me of something medieval--serfdom or something.
I guess there is also the question of genetic isolation--which affects my ethnic group too (Eastern European Jews).
The bottom line is, you have broken patterns and that is a plus. Of course, we all still need to be alert and ready for intervention if needed, but it seems there is reason to be hopeful that our progeny need not be doomed.
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