Roe vs Wade Is Gone and I’m Heartbroken

This Is A Dark Day For Women Everywhere

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I’m writing to you from my heart today, and that heart is broken. I sit here in shocked disbelief that a first-world country that styles itself as the leader of the free world could take such a massive step backwards for human rights. I am, of course, talking about Roe vs Wade being repealed, and the despicable legislation already in place across multiple states means women will have to travel hundreds of miles to access abortion services.

I honestly thought I might cry if this awful day ever happened but I haven’t. I’m so angry and upset and worried for all the women and children who will fall victim to this terrible injustice that I’ve reached a place beyond tears. This unforgiveable change will mean:

• Approximately 36 million women in America will be denied access to an abortion in their state
• A significant portion of these women will lak the means to travel to another state and so will carry their pregnancy to term
• Many women will try to manage abortions themselves using medication. This is a relatively safe procedure but should still be carried out under medical supervision. If the whole lining does not detach it can lead to infections, sepsis and in extreme cases, death