This topic hits close to home and hurts immensely. I'm in my 30s now and I am still struggling to correct the damage this has done to my self-worth.

And for what? I plan to keep my last name and am one of the most financially, physically, and mentally stable people in this generation of my family.

So many people take for granted what a blessing it is to be able to have children. Many people/couples would fight tooth-and-nail for someone's unwanted daughter. It truly breaks my heart.