dreamtofalligators t1_jd7ppmm wrote
Reply to comment by scarymaxx in I have a paralyzing fear of water. After I became a dad, I found out why. by scarymaxx
This might be kind of a hot take, but I don't think it'd be unethical of you to have a child of your own species, when you're ready. It sounds like the symbiont carries on the host's memories and personality, and the host body is still able to do totally normal human body things, so the question of whether something has been lost is more one of metaphysics than biology. I know it's complicated for you because the only member of your species you know you've met was your dad, who was a supremacist asswipe, but you turned out pretty decent in spite of him. Take some time and mull it over, and by the time the wife's ready for baby #2, you probably will have reached a decision.
True-Knowledge8369 t1_jd9q0ai wrote
But OP grew up needing therapy to deal with his intense fear of water. And, from what his dad said, the instinct after that would just be to leave his family and move on to father more children like him. I think OP is doing the right thing in fighting against his primal nature to be something better. And I think it’s something we as human should also aspire to, to rise above our base nature and better ourselves, not only as individuals, but as a species ☺️
WarMage1 t1_jdabwbe wrote
Could also be that his dad was a shitty person even for his species. I imagine there should be a talk with Mira about what he is though.
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