Originally Posted by turbolapp

I've said this before so sorry if it's a repeat for some of you.

I was pro choice before I had my first child. After having a child and having another one on the way, I am ADAMANT about the importance of keeping the choice available. Being pregnant and having a baby is FUCKING HARD. It's hard on a healthy body and can be deadly for an unhealthy one. It's hard on the mind. Even if you manage to get through the pregancy with flying colors, I love the people that come in and say, you could just give it up. You try carrying a baby to term, delivering it and then just giving it up. Fight about 1 million years of evolution and that powerful bonding hormone called oxcitocin. Then, just the first year of sleep lacking, screaming in your ear...it can really drive a normal person insane. Of course 17 more years of upbringing which even if your a good parent you can do one wrong thing and wonder if this is what your child is going to be in therapy for the rest of their life for.

I decided both times I was up for the challenge. I'm strong enough, smart enough, loving enough and I have a great support system. But it doesn't surprise me a bit that some women would not be up to the challenge. Therefore, it's vital that they get to decide for themselves and that should never be taken away.