A Letter From Mom.
I just wanted you to l know where I stand.
Good morning,
It's been a heavy few days full of disappointment. Not even sure where to start on how these potential changes make me feel. The divide between friends and family, the disbelief in others' views, is truly disheartening.
Where to start -
As a sister to one who was honestly I feel was forced to give a child up for adoption later in life after having 4 children of her own. Why? Shame! Religion! Embarrassment! Infidelity! the list could go on. But in the end, you have a person who lived with a life of hurt, disappointment, loss, etc... And never was able to seek therapy or aid for the feelings she felt. I don't think she has ever been able to process those hurts. And a child who as an adult now, also lives with the hurt, abandonment, distrust. I guess what I am trying to say is it's not anyone's place to pass judgment or force a discussion on someone else. No one truly knows the other's situation, medically or physically. But bottom line, I want that choice to be one that I am able to make. That my daughters are able to make. No matter what the financial standing or state in which they live. We should be a country of freedom of choice.
This drives the fact of inequality of men over women. The fact that birth control isn't free for women. The risk women will take if the options aren't open and free. The mental state this puts all parties in isn't healthy.
Secondly, and even more important. This isn't just about abortion rights or Roe V Wade. This actually runs into a deeper issue. The issue of what's next. LGTBQ Rights, freedom to marry who you love. Race! Basic Human RIGHTS!
Government notes the separation of church and state. But to me, people in government hide behind the pieces of religion that are convenient for them. It's not just people in government but people in general. Not what's actually right for all the people they were voted to serve. These issues should be about what is in the best interest for all humans. Be a good human. Have empathy for others, be caring. Damn, just be a good person!
I know that I am not a professional. Nor do I have elegant words on paper. I just wanted you to l know where I stand.
Love,
Mom
