I wanted my baby. My husband and I have tried for years. I got pregnant in august 2021 and then miscarried. My body doesnât naturally expel so I needed a D&C. I was denied one because my doctor was worried about the laws here in Texas. I waited for 2 WEEKS carrying my loss while
I was on House floor as decision striking Roe was announced. I realized it happened because I saw Marjorie Taylor Greene and others jump up and high five each other. I overheard what they said. One said he always dreamt of this day. Other said something that hit me hardâŠTHREAD
Abortion is legal in California.
It will remain that way.
I just signed a bill that makes our state a safe haven for women across the nation.
We will not cooperate with any states that attempt to prosecute women or doctors for receiving or providing reproductive care.
Iâm pro-life.
And I find it deeply problematic that in the same week the Supreme Court ruled against statesâ rights to regulate guns they ruled in favor of statesâ rights to regulate women.
If youâre against abortion, donât get one.
If youâre against contraception, donât take any.
If youâre against same-sex relationships, donât have one.
If youâre against same-sex marriage, donât marry someone of same gender.
Do not impose your beliefs & religion on all Americans.
24 years ago today, a someone made a deliberate@decision that changed my life. Iâve let that decision influence this day year after year. Today, I deliberately chose to spend it w/people I love. Unlike 24 years ago, the impact of this day hasnât been felt. #Thurstonstrong
To all teen girls: if you are ever being followed or hit ion by a strange man when you are in public, walk toward an older woman you see and say loudly, âMom! A strange guy is hassling me. He wonât leave me alone.â Every one of us has been there. We will be there for you.
For those who need it, put your hand on your heart and repeat after me:
Making difficult decisions to keep others safe from the many dangers of a pandemic is NOT over-reacting.
Repeat as necessary.
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One of my best friends just shared her live location with me before going on a date. Most of my female friends do this before they meet men. As much as we are trying to increase our chances of being rescued, we are also saying âthis is where you will find my body.â
Ethiopiaâs prime minister has said there is no hunger in the countryâs blockaded Tigray region. But an aid worker says people have starved to death in every one of the more than 20 districts in Tigray where one aid group operates. https://t.co/cZyPxoOjnM