How does Octomom, Nadya Suleman, fare as an actress and mom?

Orange County News blogger Josh Dulaney covers how others really feel about Octomom in Porn Stars Review Octomom's New Film, andHer Parenting Skills.

It seems porn star Amber Peach felt the need to weigh in on not only Nadya Suleman’s porn acting abilities in her new masturbation film from Wicked Pictures, but her mothering skills, too.

"This is a woman who had children she knew she couldn't take care of, not by accidentally getting pregnant, but on purpose, and people's issue is that she did a porn. There are many porn people who are also great parents. People are acting like her doing porn is what makes her a bad parent, saying things like, 'What are your kids going to think of you when they get older and find out?' My question is, 'What are those kids going to think of her when they get old enough to realize she had them with no way to take care of them either because she hoped to get a reality show or because she's...crazy, or both?'"

Amber Peach makes a great point when she explains that there are lots of porn actresses who are great mothers. There’s no reason why one’s occupation should have anything to do with other areas of one’s life.

Dulaney also quotes porn star Paige Little on the aftermath of working in the adult entertainment business: "Eventually the job offers and money will not be there," she said. "You will be left with needing to justify to yourself why you chose that path and be able to live with it. The porn industry is littered with the shattered lives of those who could not."

I think this is the biggest struggle for people who have chosen to work in the adult industry. We must find ways to integrate our pasts into our present lives without guilt. I hope that Suleman will be able to move forward with joy and faith in herself no matter what she chooses to do.

Octomom Nadya Suleman Reevaluates Porn

The latest Octomom news is that Nadya Suleman has declared bankruptcy.

But that’s not the headline getting the most attention today: Suleman has also wavered on her no-porn stance now that she is in more desperate straits.

According to Us Magazine: “The controversial mom said she'd consider starring in a pornographic film for the right amount of money. "If the opportunity comes up I'll be the first to admit: I'm gonna eat my words!" said Suleman.”

You may remember Suleman posed topless for British Closer Magazine a few months ago, but said she would never do hardcore porn.

"I won't touch other human flesh," Suleman explained. "The only flesh I'm touching is my own. I would never, never accept anything. I will not lose my grip of my deeply indoctrinated morals and values."

She elaborated: "Every choice we parents make is going to significantly affect our children for the rest of our lives. It's going to haunt them forever. I have to be the ultimate positive role model."

While some critics may be quick to point out that this makes Octomom a hypocrite, I’m not ready to jump on the bandwagon.

Oftentimes porn is a last ditch decision when all other forms of making money have failed. Suleman is in a unique position where she needs large amounts of money to support her family. Her getting a job at McDonalds is not going to help her situation.

If doing porn is a way for her to earn the money she needs and she feels okay about it, then I say power to her. From her comments though, I am concerned that she does not feel empowered about the decision.

I hope she will consider all her options before she makes a decision she might regret, but ultimately, she may decide to renegotiate her values and “morals” when it comes time to provide for her children. I imagine this is a decision that many other moms have needed to make. When it comes to our family, we often can rise above our critics and our conflicts to provide for our children.

I wish her the best luck in coming to the best decision for her and her family.