A thoughtful look at abortion.Ziba Kashef's thoughtful and respectful portrayal of Coral Lopez in "Her Body, Her Choice?" (Colorlines Winter 2005-2006) was a breath of fresh air. Through Coral's voice, Kashef offered readers an honest, compelling and informative article about a woman's personal experience with pregnancy and abortion. I am sure many of your readers found themselves, or their loved ones loved ones npl → seres mpl queridos loved ones npl → proches mpl et amis chers loved ones love npl , reflected in her story. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is stories like these that expose the disconnect disconnect - SCSI reconnect between the lives of real women and men who experience abortion and the rhetoric that often clouds the debate. The truth is, one in three women will have an abortion in their lifetime. Yet, the harmful climate of stigma stigma: see pistil. Stigma mark of Cain God’s mark on Cain, a sign of his shame for fratricide. [O. T.: Genesis 4:15] scarlet letter and shame that surrounds abortion forces people like Ms. Lopez to keep their stories secret. By bringing Ms. Lopez's story out into the open, Colorlines is playing a key role in humanizing the debate. By listening, being there for someone affected by abortion and reserving judgment, each of us can participate in creating a social climate where women can talk freely about their unique experience with abortion and be greeted with support and respect. Thank you, Aspen aspen, in botany aspen: see willow. Aspen, city, United States Aspen (ăs`pən), city (1990 pop. 5,049), alt. 7,850 ft (2,390 m), seat of Pitkin co., S central Colo. Baker Executive Director of Exhale exhale /ex·hale/ (eks´hal) to breathe out. ex·hale v. 1. To breathe out. 2. To emit a gas, vapor, or odor. |
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