seawasp | (Reply)

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I didn't skip the question, I pointed out there was insufficient data as of yet to make the decision. And no need to make it for quite some years. I would do what was best for her in the long run. What that is depends on exactly what the condition is, how it affects her -- and you've only touched the surface -- what else is, or can be, learned about it, what other events may happen in the interim, and so on.

There's no effective way to HIDE the condition, though you might tapdance around calling it "vampirism' for several years (though I'd bet not).

The "unholy" bit's a red herring, really; that's just one possible aspect of one set of vampires, and not even the worst possible aspect.

Taking on her condition would eliminate many people's ability TO take care of the daughter, even if I assume there aren't any negative PSYCHOLOGICAL limitations of the condition, just the physical ones described. I'd have to stop working except as a writer, and even there my work's going to be rather circumscribed. I suppose I, personally, might be able to get some traction from being the only writer of vampire fiction who's writing from experience. But as a general thing, taking on that condition without the RESOURCES to basically survive forever on is going to be problematic at best. You can't care for your child if you can't work anywhere, unless you're already rich.