SB8 was in place for over a month in Texas, banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape, sexual abuse, and incest. It's temporarily blocked, but the fight is not over.
This entry moved me and made me cry because I so align with what you are saying, though I myself have never been raped nor had an abortion. Thank you for posting the speech you gave at the Houston Women's March on here, as I find sometimes that reading impacts me in ways that only listening (I listened to your speech, as well) does not do. I wish more people who have a platform like yours, would speak out as boldly and candidly as you did, on this matter! Thank you, thank you for not remaining silent or ambivalent.
I meant to thank you Padma for your post way back in October. My sister Laurie, who was in the midst of battling cancer back in the 80's became pregnant. She was also an RN on the teen unit at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis where many of her patients were fighting their own cancers. After consulting with her doctors she decided to terminate her pregnancy. I was home on break from college and my mom and I escorted her to a Planned Parenthood clinic in Indy. I will never forget the line of angry, (almost all white male faces), yelling awful, hurtful things at my sister as we walked what seemed like a mile from the street into the entrance. She was such a kind hearted soul and so brave. I support all people who make the choices that are best for them and their families. They and only they, are the ones who know. My sister eventually lost her battle to cancer. I know she would be ok with me posting this now. Apologies for this long winded comment, but I held this in too long and needed to say this now. Thanks for all you do!
This entry moved me and made me cry because I so align with what you are saying, though I myself have never been raped nor had an abortion. Thank you for posting the speech you gave at the Houston Women's March on here, as I find sometimes that reading impacts me in ways that only listening (I listened to your speech, as well) does not do. I wish more people who have a platform like yours, would speak out as boldly and candidly as you did, on this matter! Thank you, thank you for not remaining silent or ambivalent.
I meant to thank you Padma for your post way back in October. My sister Laurie, who was in the midst of battling cancer back in the 80's became pregnant. She was also an RN on the teen unit at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis where many of her patients were fighting their own cancers. After consulting with her doctors she decided to terminate her pregnancy. I was home on break from college and my mom and I escorted her to a Planned Parenthood clinic in Indy. I will never forget the line of angry, (almost all white male faces), yelling awful, hurtful things at my sister as we walked what seemed like a mile from the street into the entrance. She was such a kind hearted soul and so brave. I support all people who make the choices that are best for them and their families. They and only they, are the ones who know. My sister eventually lost her battle to cancer. I know she would be ok with me posting this now. Apologies for this long winded comment, but I held this in too long and needed to say this now. Thanks for all you do!