Prolife4WholeLife

Abortion is anti-woman. Abortion hurts and sometimes kills women. Abortion takes the lives of unborn women. Abortion is a reflection that we have not met the needs of women and that women have settled for less. For all these reasons and more, FFL invites all to direct their energy toward women-centered solutions on campus, in the workplace, and in the community, to provide support for pregnant women and parents, whether in families or within circles of friends. It is so easy to get caught up in unproductive arguments that pit women against children. We must see the humanity of every person who challenges us. Look at the question from the perspective of a person who embraces "choice." See the pain of the woman who was abandoned by those she counted on the most and was driven to abortion. Understand the well-meaning friend who offers a "quick fix," not realizing that pain cannot be diminished through abortion. Grasp the embarrassment of a parent who wants to protect a daughter from a grandchild who might "ruin her life." Feel the fear of a young man who is suddenly faced with fatherhood and realizes that he is totally unprepared. Recognize the betrayal behind questions from those under age 46 who have never known a day without legalized abortion. Acknowledge them while offering unwavering hope that we can work together for better outcomes for women and children. —Serrin #prolife #feminism #QuestionAbortion

Q: If you don’t trust me with a choice, how can you trust me with a child? A: Most women do not have abortions as a matter of “choice,” but because they feel they have no resources to support a different choice. A coerced decision is not a free choice—it’s a last resort. We support nonviolent choices—single motherhood, fatherhood, grandparenthood, marriage and various adoption options—along with practical resources and support. A society that promotes abortion as a “necessity” or “necessary evil” underestimates women and the violence of abortion and disregards what women really want. If by “choice” you mean abortion, say it. All choices aren’t equal, but all people are. We reject violence against women and children through abortion, and promote peaceful alternatives that benefit both woman and child. Feminism has long championed the strength and dignity of women and equality. Women are capable of making the decision to parent or place a baby for adoption. It’s not about trust—it’s about condemning violence. Q: Don’t women need to control their own lives? A: No one has complete control over his or her life. Once a woman is pregnant, the question is, “What is the best possible nonviolent outcome for her?” – FFL President, Serrin M. Foster