Roe Vs Wade Ted Talk

Before June is out of the door and July comes a knockin,' I have to share MY OPINION on where I stand with the overturning of  the "Roe vs. Wade. 

Quite honestly, I feel about this matter how I feel about most matters concerning women, children..people in general....

I think that everyone should have a CHOICE about things that concern them. All men have prostates yet it's not against the law if they decide to not get a prostate check at age 50! 

Of all the things in this country that need to be overturned and regulated, women's right to an abortion shouldn't be at the tip top of the priority list. 

I also have a personal experience of my own, regarding abortion. Everyone has a different reason as to why they feel the way they feel about being pro life or pro choice. 

The fact of the matter is, the woman has to carry the child, the woman's body has to go through all the unpredictable changes that come along with pregnancy, a woman has to endure the pain and strife of child birth and the woman has to care for the baby or make a decision to place the child up for adoption...so why is it a MAN who has the last say so about the body of a woman that he also came from?

And I know that most people argue their case using religion and promiscuity as their shields of amour about abortion rights to hide their closed mindedness and lack empathy and understanding. I however, just believe in letting people do what works for them with no judgment. 

What someone else does with his or her body is really none of my business. I didn't change my tune just because I have had an abortion either...

Bodily Autonomy is extremely important to me and having a choice to make a decision about a matter that affects MY life forever is an even bigger deal TO ME!

Rather the act of conception was cynical or sanctified, I STILL THINK A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE A CHOICE ABOUT WHAT GOES ON WITH AND INSIDE OF HER BODY! 

Furthermore the pink elephant in the room concerning Roe vs. Wade being overturned is a stripping of power as far as I am concerned! If this case can be overturned, and it's been in place since 1973, what is next?

 For the most part, people are so overly invested in things that don't directly affect them for whatever reason. They're too quick to pass judgment and throw rocks from glass houses that sit on hills. 

I see it like this, when a person doesn't favor BBQ potato chips, they just simply don't purchase BBQ flavored chips at the supermarket; he or she doesn't boycott the Frito Lay company! 

In 2020, I did one of the hardest things that I've ever had to do in my entire life. I did something that most women have done but will never discuss. I did what felt right for me at the time. I did something that I'll never forget.

I had an abortion.

I literally didn't tell a soul until after the procedure. I gave myself time to think, I prayed, I thought it out. It took me so long to pen this poem! I just couldn't quite find the words..

The emotions always clouded my mind when I tried to.....

I find peace in knowing that I made the BEST decision that made sense to me and for me, considering the circumstances! I owe no man an explanation for my decision. I do however, believe in living my truth and walking in it, as well.

I'm more than glad that I had a choice to decide; so many women don’t have a choice!

I hope that this poem can lighten someone else's load. I hope that this poem touches someone else's heart.

How can I say?

How can I say that I loved you?

I never got to meet you.

I can’t say that I miss you.

I feel so guilty for ever letting you go.

I loved you while you were with me.

I took care of you,

I wish that I could’ve held you.

I love you still….

Though it makes no sense to you,

I understand!

I wanted better for you,

I wanted more for you.

More love,

More support,

More for you,

You deserve the best from the world.

You most definitely deserve the best from me.

I couldn’t give it to you then...

Not more than I was willing to give you,

More than what I had!

I cried for you, my soul wept

It still does.

Everyday..

I felt you grow inside of me.

I Often wonder what you would’ve looked like.

What kind of smile,

Did you have my nose or my lips?

Were you anything like me at all?

How can I say that I cared?

After all, it was me who let you go.

I let you go for the better.

I didn’t want you to endure the worst.

I didn’t say goodbye to you out of selfishness.

I said, goodbye out of love.

I hope that you can forgive me.

How can I say that I loved you?

Because I did….

Because I do….