Human Defense Initiative
More often than not, the pro-life movement is associated with old white Republican men who, according to abortion-choice advocates, are the least qualified to discuss or hold opinions on abortion.
Being a Democrat myself, I felt the need to side with the abortion-choice movement. However, I eventually realized I could not stand by something I did not agree with. This being said, here are reasons why I, a Democrat, am pro-life:
The Pro-Life Movement Does More For Women
Despite the common notion of the movement being inherently anti-feminist, it collectively does more for the woman. For instance, Care Net offers free pregnancy testing, free STI testing, ultrasound services, counseling, support groups, housing assistance, and maternal assistance. Their goal is to show women they indeed have a choice, and it does not have to include abortion.
The abortion-choice movement, on the other hand, is only concerned with “bodily autonomy” and keeping abortion legal. However, little is discussed regarding the possibility of emotional trauma, potential guilt, and regret post-abortion. In fact, according to Planned Parenthood, “Serious, long-term emotional problems after an abortion are rare,” but the Health Research Funding Organization states that two in three women who have a late abortion (after 12 weeks) suffer from the clinical definition of PTSD, and teenaged girls who have had abortions are ten times more likely to attempt suicide than those who have not.
Use this link to read the history of this organization and meet their staff.
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