This is not the typical episode because we're discussing the recent legislation on terminating pregnancy in Alabama – if you do not want your children exposed to this content, you may want to listen privately. I am in the middle of reading a book called “I Think You're Wrong, But I'm Listening” and it is a very timely read for me. We are in such a politically charged climate – and it's easy to get caught in the mudslinging. It's easy to pass judgement when you don't really know… this is a book I believe everyone should be reading, especially right now.
The Notes
I highly recommend that you check out the book, I think You're Wrong, But I'm Listening by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth A. Silvers. This is a book that was written by a Democrat and a Republican looking to come together for productive communication on important political issues. The authors also have a podcast called Pantsuit Politics if you'd like to check that out!
This week, Alabama passed an Abortion law more strict than any other abortion law – I am not here to breakdown the law, but rather share my experiences and my concerns. I am hoping as people share their experiences and the reasoning behind their feelings, I am hoping that we'll be able to have productive conversations and come to some understanding or compromise on this issue.
In this podcast episode, I tell the story of my spontaneous abortion (aka miscarriage) and I also explain where I am today, and why abortion would be something I would consider IF I got pregnant again, despite our best efforts to prevent that from happening.