Thank you for being the only real journalism outlet in the valley. I was too weak to tell my story myself, so as the anonymous "Amalia," I started mine with a quote from Ani DiFranco's "Lost Woman Song." After describing her abortion ("a relatively easy tragedy") she writes "The profile of our country looks a little less hard nosed, but you know that picket line persisted and that clinic's since been closed." That was 1990, FFS.
I can't imagine what it would be like to share that story in front of a large crowd. I think the idea to make the Google form available online so folks could share their stories with anonymity, without pressure, was a good one. They are powerful and tell others who may have dealt with similar situations that they are not alone. Kudos to you for sharing.
I wanted very much to be there, but we are in the process of moving. So glad you covered this, Dominick! Very grateful for the women who courageously shared their personal stories!
Thanks, Claire. I'm sorry you missed it as well because I would love to meet you in person. I'm glad I covered it too. This is an issue that is treated like such a taboo that it's hard to have an open, honest conversation about it. And the best conversations, in my opinion, start with listening.
I'm not sure, I was front and center and didn't get a good look at the anti-abortion folks before I left. The one sign I saw on my way out looked like one I've seen at the Apple Blossom food court in years past. It had a large fetus on it.
Thank you for being the only real journalism outlet in the valley. I was too weak to tell my story myself, so as the anonymous "Amalia," I started mine with a quote from Ani DiFranco's "Lost Woman Song." After describing her abortion ("a relatively easy tragedy") she writes "The profile of our country looks a little less hard nosed, but you know that picket line persisted and that clinic's since been closed." That was 1990, FFS.
I can't imagine what it would be like to share that story in front of a large crowd. I think the idea to make the Google form available online so folks could share their stories with anonymity, without pressure, was a good one. They are powerful and tell others who may have dealt with similar situations that they are not alone. Kudos to you for sharing.
Thank you for courageously sharing your story!
I wanted very much to be there, but we are in the process of moving. So glad you covered this, Dominick! Very grateful for the women who courageously shared their personal stories!
Thanks, Claire. I'm sorry you missed it as well because I would love to meet you in person. I'm glad I covered it too. This is an issue that is treated like such a taboo that it's hard to have an open, honest conversation about it. And the best conversations, in my opinion, start with listening.
Agreed!
Perhaps, after we get settled. I'd love to meet you and your family, too!
Was the guy with the Sodomy sign there? He's always a treat..
I'm not sure, I was front and center and didn't get a good look at the anti-abortion folks before I left. The one sign I saw on my way out looked like one I've seen at the Apple Blossom food court in years past. It had a large fetus on it.