My mother looked down at her hands and said…"I’m pregnant."
Momologues
Sixty-two self-identifying mothers responded to 18 text prompts. Read them here.
The Sonogram Tech Gave Me No Signs
Strike One, Strike Two, Strike Three
The sound of that heartbeat cemented my faith
I had never felt so much love as when she was placed in my arms.
We were not ready to start a family.
Abortions are health care.
I know my healing continues as I share my story
It’s hard to be a mom when the word MOTHER somewhere in your psyche terrifies you
Nine months later, the same woman who counseled me for my abortion delivered my perfect baby boy
Avoid bearing children at all costs
I was terrified, alone and ashamed.
I wanted that baby so much
Two different choices can evoke the same emotions
My healthcare team saved me.
I thought, “I can’t work through another pregnancy”
I fell pregnant again 7 months later
Pro-life v. Pro-control
One, Two, Three, Four, Five
I lost something