In a powerful series of monologues, seven actresses share the realabortion storiesof women around America.
This campaign shares incredibly important, moving stories from real women who were faced with a choice.
Some of them were faced with unplanned pregnancies that they were unwilling or unable to carry.
Others planned for a baby, only to face devastating diagnoses and risks to their own lives.
The videos show that each any every one of these choices is valid and worthy of respect.
The videos were released this week as the caseWhole Womans Health v. Coleapproaches its Supreme Court date.
This case will determine whether Texas legislation can shut down nearly all abortion care providers in the state.
This is about real womens lives, health, and families.
Its time to stand up and be heard.
Its time to say that enough is enough, and that we are drawing the line.
State-specific legislation has introduced measures likemandatory waiting periods, ultrasounds, orcounseling sessionsfor women seeking an abortion.
Here are seven powerful stories you should hear.
“Despite having to end my hard-won pregnancy, I consider myself lucky,” Rosario said.
“I’m lucky because of the healthcare I received.
Because I had a doctor who was protecting my body and my rights.”
Elizabeth Banks told the story of Rebecca, who got pregnant while in an abusive relationship.
“I told [my best friend] that I didn’t want to have my abuser’s baby.
I could not create a life with such a hateful man.
And then I waited for her judgementbut it never came.”
“I asked for an abortion, but my request was denied.
The doctor said, ‘It is the hospital’s policy not to perform abortions.
We won’t risk our reputation… Five or 10 years ago, I could have helped.
But today, it puts us at too great a risk.’
The truth is I had no real choice.
I was in labor for 17 hours to deliver my son, who died just moments after.
They were the worst 17 hours of my life.
And trust me, I felt every second.”
Learn more about the Draw The Line campaignhere.
Photo Credit: YouTube/Center for Reproductive Rights
