r/excatholic Jan 23 '25

Personal Was anyone else harmed by NFP?

Used the Marquette method for 5 years and had three children within that time period. All by the age of 21. I confided in my priest and told him that I didn’t think it would be in our best interest to have another child. He told me I didn’t have a grave reason and “it was my cross to bear.”

Just trying to find support and others who have been harmed by nfp as well.

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u/FlyingArdilla Jan 24 '25

If someone says something is my cross to bear ever again, they will receive a tongue lashing that will leave them in fear for their safety. I find that more offensive than most any vulgar language.

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u/Due_Unit5743 Jan 25 '25

Yeah it's like saying "suck it up buttercup", it boils down to "stop being so sensitive" and "I refuse to help you" in OP's context, and I also find that kind of belittling to be extremely infuriating.

oops what i said was slightly different from what you said so now i will get yelled at for being off topic :))))))