I find it strange that so many Freepers take every written expression of regret as wallowing. Where did this girl say she can't go on with her life because of this situation? She's just sating it sucks to grow up with an unknown sperm donor as a Dad, not that it's the end of the world.
Just another knee-jerk reaction this Christmas Season. You should see some of the others from today.
Many people not on this forum have had that same reaction to the girl. OTOH, if she were in that much despair, it seems unlikely that she would be writing an article that landed in the WP.