Ashley C. Ford reads "Unwished For"

The transcript is a reading of the poem 'Unwished For' by Shira Erlichman, which explores themes of infertility, mental health, and societal perceptions of worth. The narrator reflects on an encounter with a couple at an ice cream shop, who are seeking a surrogate. The narrator examines the couple's criteria and confronts the implications of their desires, leading to a realization about societal attitudes towards mental illness and suffering.

Discuss the significance of the phrase 'What they don't want of me lives.'

What does the speaker imply about the concept of love in relation to suffering?