What Happens to Women Who Are Denied Abortions?
S. arrived alone at a Planned Parenthood in Richmond, Calif., four days before Christmas. As she filled out her paperwork, she looked at the women around her. Nearly all had someone with them; S. wondered if they also felt terrible about themselves or if having someone along made things easier. She began to cry quietly. She kept reminding herself that she felt secure in her decision. I knew that that was going to be the right-wrong thing to do, she told me later. I was ready for it.
After S. urinated in a cup, she was led into a small room. She texted one of her sisters, Do you think God would forgive me if I were to murder my unborn child? It was the first time anyone in her family knew she was pregnant.
Where are you? her sister asked. Are you O.K.?
Im at Planned Parenthood, about to have an abortion.
God knows your heart, and I understand that you are not ready, her sister texted back. I think God will understand.
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