Evolving on Abortion: A Reflection from Faith, Experience, and Listening

I was raised Catholic, and abortion was a firm no, no debate, no gray areas. But life has since given me reasons to pause and reflect. From witnessing a desperate teenage abortion attempt in boarding school to navigating the complexities of IVF and high-risk pregnancies myself, I now see the issue with deeper empathy and nuance. This isn’t about changing beliefs but understanding the stories, pain, and difficult choices women face. Today, I believe abortion is not just a political or moral issue, it’s a woman’s rights issue.