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Court ruling will halt only safe abortions

On Sunday, an opinion by the Supreme Court that would essentially overturn Roe vs. Wade was leaked. I'm terrified about what this will mean for women. I've always been pro-choice, but never thought that landmark decision would have an effect on my life.

Then in June 2016, I found out the very wanted, very loved baby I had been carrying for almost 21 weeks was sick. The doctors told us the baby was "Incompatible with life."

We knew what we needed to do. We made the heartbreaking decision to end the pregnancy.

This was the hardest decision we have ever had to make, but it was our decision. Many people, including some in my own family, did not agree with it. We likened it to finding out our child was terminally ill but while in utero, and as parents it's our job to protect our children; we chose to save our child from a very short existence filled with hospitals and pain.

Overturning Roe vs. Wade will not put an end to abortions, but it will put an end to safe abortions for many women. As a mother, aunt and woman, this is not something I can accept.

Emily Lopez

Elgin

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