We Live In A Red State. Here's Why It Doesn't Feel Safe To Have A Second Child.
Briefly

As my husband dreams of our daughter, the emptiness of our nursery reminds us that despite our wishes, a new life feels increasingly unattainable in today's reality.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade made it clear: our decision to avoid pregnancy is fueled by fear, shaped by the unsafe landscape for women in Missouri.
Traveling home from Vermont, I was struck by the contrast between the vibrant activism for reproductive rights and the oppressive silence awaiting us back in Missouri.
We aren't motivated by personal freedom or environmental fears; our choice revolves around the very real dangers and lack of safety for potential motherhood.
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