Hart to Harts
Hart to Harts
What's your experience with abortion?
What's your experience with abortion?
What's your experience with abortion?
Friday 12th August 2022
Marie shares her journey from addiction and homelessness to advocating for women's rights after experiencing an unwanted pregnancy from assault.
Explicit
9 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
About this podcast
Overview:
Categories:
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sobriety Success Stories
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
134 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Marie’s Journey: From Trauma to Triumph and Advocacy
The happy ending to the story is the life I have Today was made possible by abortion.
Marie’s story is a powerful testament to human resilience and the complexities of choice. Growing up in a turbulent household with a mother battling addiction, Marie never had a chance to form a pre-trauma identity. Her early life was marred by chaos, making her acutely aware of the concept of abortion from a young age. She knew she would never carry an unwanted pregnancy to term, a decision that would later become a poignant part of her life narrative.
As an adult, Marie faced her own struggles with addiction and homelessness. During this challenging period, she was sexually assaulted multiple times, leading to an unwanted pregnancy. Desperate for an abortion but without the financial means, Marie found herself in an agonizing situation. By the time she was released from incarceration, it was too late for the procedure. She made the heart-wrenching decision to place the child for adoption, an experience that left deep emotional scars.
Fast forward ten years, and Marie’s life has taken a turn for the better. Now sober and a mother of two planned and wanted children, she reflects on her past with a mix of pain and strength. Her journey has fueled her advocacy for abortion access and women’s right to make choices best suited for their circumstances. In this episode of 'Hart to Harts', Marie opens up about her harrowing experiences and the path she took towards healing and empowerment.
Her story is not just about overcoming personal demons but also about fighting for the rights of others facing similar challenges. It’s a raw, honest look at the impact of trauma and the importance of having control over one’s body and future.