While it seems most people today have no problem with a mother breastfeeding in public, there are still plenty of people who think breastfeeding is a repulsive act that should remain behind closed doors.
Jessie Maher, a Connecticut mother, had never been given a hard time while breastfeeding her 4-week-old baby, however, while sitting in the dining area in her local Target, she was left shaking in fear after a man began verbally assaulting her for breastfeeding her child by calling Maher ‘disgusting’ and a ‘whore,’ she said.
Maher tried to defend herself by pointing out that she had every right to breastfeed her baby in a public space, and then describes the terrifying moment he responds by saying “You are f***ing disgusting…you are f***ing disgusting…you are f***ing disgusting…you whore,” as he walked closer to her.
Maher took her phone out and began filming the attack, but thankfully the staff and shoppers stood up and defended her against the aggressive man. “It’s okay. You shouldn’t be ashamed at feeding your baby. If he doesn’t like it he can go,” one shopper said in the video.
“Everyone ran to my aid. They were there just to help us and it was awesome. We need people like this,” Maher said. “I choose not to cover up because I am not ashamed of what my breasts are intended for. I stand with all mamas breastfeeding, bottle feeding, covered or not. It is hard enough being a mother, period. We need to build new mothers up not tear them down.”
Watch the entire video below to see the incredible way strangers stood up to the aggressive man verbally assaulting this new mom.
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Mom Shares Footage Of Man Attacking Her For Breastfeeding In Public is an article from: LifeDaily