Yesterday I opened Instagram and saw a post from Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) showing that the “crisis pregnancy center” (CPC) to actual abortion providers ratio in Minnesota is 11:1. Feeling agitated, I shared the post along with a bit of my experience with such a center on my story. Wow, have I gotten a lot…
Category: Abortion
Surviving Uncertainty to Thrive in the Ordinary
The day I turned 21 my father celebrated his 50th (birthday twins) so we made sure to party. I had a gathering with my friends one weekend, I went out with my family the next, and if I’m honest, I felt on top of the world. My academics were on track to allow me graduate…
Unexpected Outcomes (unexpected to some…)
A testimony by a Republican senator circulated recently where he shared his concern with the vote he made in favor of anti-abortion legislation. By the time I post this blog, I promise I will have watched it, but at this time, if I’m honest, I still haven’t had the heart to listen. I understand everybody…
Radical Love
The questions I can’t stop asking: Why is none of the abortion shame put on people with penises? Why are they not as upset about this as we are? The short answer is that they are somewhat removed from the situation. It isn’t their body, it isn’t their choice, but they benefit a whole heckuva…
So What Now?
My original post was written and scheduled before the shooting in Uvalde, which was one day before the two year anniversary of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police. I can’t know how these events are impacting you, but I hope you are finding outlets for your feelings. I don’t have anything to add…