Abortion

by Carlin & Laura | Nov 20, 2024

We wrote about our experiences with abortion. Browse the links below to read the full post. Abortion: A Self-Reflection “Pregnancy can be a natural process until it goes horribly wrong.”by Grace Oasis Read Grace's Post The Abortion Issue is a Red...

Gut-Punched by the Dobbs Decision

by Laura Bogush | Nov 17, 2024

I was a teenager in 1973 when Roe v. Wade was decided by the Supreme Court. The 70’s was a time when women gained so many basic rights – The right to own a home The right to have a credit card The right to work while pregnant Just to name a few. I was optimistic about...

The Fullness of Motherhood and the Need for Choice

by Lakota | Nov 17, 2024

I have three amazing beautiful little kids aged 13, 10, and 6. Often times when I’m out alone with the kids or with my husband most people passing by make comments like “phew I bet you’re busy”, or “i bet your hands are full”. These people aren’t wrong, not only are...

The Abortion Issue is a Red Herring

by Forest | Nov 17, 2024

During my fertile years I had one abortion, one miscarriage, and one foster daughter. Because of the diligent work of The Janes and the wise women in the 1960s and 70s, when I had an abortion at 21 in 1999, I had a different experience than many in the past. My mom...

Abortion: A Self-Reflection

by Grace Oasis | Nov 16, 2024

As a child born in the early 1960’s the message was simple: abortion is a sin and so is sex outside of marriage. So, I never thought much about abortions or marriage. Then at the age of 12, I remember my teacher asking if there are any circumstances when abortion is...