I'm 23...

I'm not currently in a relationship. If I don't find the right person in a certain amount of time my plan is to find a donor who is willing to co parent with me.

Some people may disagree with this way of raising a child, but I don't believe there is one way to parent and much of it is a matter of opinion. I also am a proponent of attachment parenting and don't believe in gender stereotypes...So I would need to find a partner who saw eye to eye with me on this.

The last time I was in the hospital was in December, however I was also homeless at that time and had just lost my daughter. (She was NOT planned, btw). As I said before I would not purposely have a child until I was in my own stable home. If I had a physical illness that needed hospitalization, I would be less likely to lose my child over that. Doesn't seem fair.

The majority of people with MI who abuse/neglect their children are untreated. Thats why I don't believe it should be on that list. And I will likely never drive (I use public transportation) but kids can end up resenting their parents for ANYTHING. Not having a car is not neglect if the parent is able to get the child to school, doctor's appointments, etc.

And my reasons for wanting to raise a child are the same as anyone else's. I may want to do it alone if I dont find someone I actually love (else I would en up getting married for that sole reason). I don't think that needs discussing with a professional just because I have a mental illness.

It wouldn't matter, because I will always have a mental illness. And I'm still going to have a child. He or she will be fed, clothed, loved, educated and have a safe roof over their head. If all of those things are done, regardless of how I do them CPS has no business in my life, IMO