For some it's easy to be pro-life but the tide can change when you find yourself in a crisis pregnancy and you need a solution. As I read the third chapter of Abbey Johnson’s book ‘Unplanned’ it is sad to see that when faced with an unplanned pregnancy one’s pro-life views can be shut off and the ‘easy way out’ is quickly embraced. When does it become a pregnancy vs a baby? I’ve seen many women who are pro-life and who know that there is baby inside their tummy suddenly start to shutoff emotional feeling or attachment to their child when things become difficult, unplanned, or painful.
It’s no wonder women quickly embrace the pro-abortion side that makes them think they have choices because those in favor of abortion fight for the choice to end a ‘pregnancy’. But from first hand experience, Abby shares that once you’re in the abortion clinic and are being prepared for an abortion, there is little counseling that helps one through their decision to abort or that provides other options. After the abortion no one was there to hold Abby’s hand, she was left with a blanket and a hard chair where she woke up sitting next to many other women who were told it was an easy procedure. Abby woke up after this easy procedure in a room filled with weeping women who were clutching at their bellies and rocking back and forth in sorrow and pain. Who was there at that clinic to give these women options, to help them love their baby, fight for their life, and support them before and after their decision to abort? These women need to know there are other options. It is a norm in today’s society to shut off emotionally to your baby because it’s ‘just a pregnancy’, but we must help women not turn their backs to the child inside of them when things become difficult.
Women and men alike often say that abortion is a woman’s issue. Do you agree? There are men who cry for the loss of the child they were not told about by their girlfriend or wife. Men can also be the first to suggest an abortion to a woman when she shares she is pregnant. This is a man and woman’s issue. Men may not partake in the actual abortion procedure but they help make choices and they morn that ‘choice’. Again, who is there to counsel the woman when she has the abortion, where is the boyfriend or husband that dropped her off for her appointment and sat outside?
Planned Parenthood can be embraced because they provide what looks like the simplest solution, and they protect the right to that solution. Planned parenthood helps women exercise and protect their rights especially when faced with crisis pregnancy. The lesson I learned from this chapter is that every pregnant women needs to know there are options besides abortion and there are people who can help them through their pregnancy. You’re average woman who is pregnant may consider an abortion because she doesn't feel well or it isn’t a good time to have a baby. The next time you see a friend, family member, or stranger who is pregnant I encourage you to tell them congratulations because they have a beautiful baby on the way. Be interested and show your love and support even if you’ll only speak to this person for a few minutes, or even once in your life time.
It’s no wonder women quickly embrace the pro-abortion side that makes them think they have choices because those in favor of abortion fight for the choice to end a ‘pregnancy’. But from first hand experience, Abby shares that once you’re in the abortion clinic and are being prepared for an abortion, there is little counseling that helps one through their decision to abort or that provides other options. After the abortion no one was there to hold Abby’s hand, she was left with a blanket and a hard chair where she woke up sitting next to many other women who were told it was an easy procedure. Abby woke up after this easy procedure in a room filled with weeping women who were clutching at their bellies and rocking back and forth in sorrow and pain. Who was there at that clinic to give these women options, to help them love their baby, fight for their life, and support them before and after their decision to abort? These women need to know there are other options. It is a norm in today’s society to shut off emotionally to your baby because it’s ‘just a pregnancy’, but we must help women not turn their backs to the child inside of them when things become difficult.
Women and men alike often say that abortion is a woman’s issue. Do you agree? There are men who cry for the loss of the child they were not told about by their girlfriend or wife. Men can also be the first to suggest an abortion to a woman when she shares she is pregnant. This is a man and woman’s issue. Men may not partake in the actual abortion procedure but they help make choices and they morn that ‘choice’. Again, who is there to counsel the woman when she has the abortion, where is the boyfriend or husband that dropped her off for her appointment and sat outside?
Planned Parenthood can be embraced because they provide what looks like the simplest solution, and they protect the right to that solution. Planned parenthood helps women exercise and protect their rights especially when faced with crisis pregnancy. The lesson I learned from this chapter is that every pregnant women needs to know there are options besides abortion and there are people who can help them through their pregnancy. You’re average woman who is pregnant may consider an abortion because she doesn't feel well or it isn’t a good time to have a baby. The next time you see a friend, family member, or stranger who is pregnant I encourage you to tell them congratulations because they have a beautiful baby on the way. Be interested and show your love and support even if you’ll only speak to this person for a few minutes, or even once in your life time.
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Checkout my reflection from:
Chapter 1, ‘The Ultrasound’
Chapter 2, 'The Volunteer Fair'
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