Commune with Jeff Krasno
322. Commusings: Abortion Stories in Greyscale by Schuyler Grant
August 20, 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
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Two women share real abortion stories to show why this decision resists simple labels.
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In this episode
- A mother and daughter recount their own abortion experiences honestly
- Why the pro-choice versus pro-life frame leaves out most of the truth
- How holding complexity can open a middle path on a divisive topic
- A model for discussing abortion without collapsing into a single side
About this episode
Stories about abortion are filed in the library of most families — legal, illegal, secret, tinged with relief or with regret. In this episode, Schuyler's mother shares the story of her two abortions, and Schuyler shares her experience of an appointment that came... and went. In a society that has made pro-choice or pro-life a black and white decision, this episode embraces the reality that abortion is non-binary – “not composed of or involving just two things.” In the greyscale, degrees of truth emerge, and maybe (just maybe) a middle path reveals itself. Commusings is where we take a moment to think deeply about spirituality, philosophy, and culture. For more musings and quotes, connect with us on Instagram at @onecommune or sign up for the Commusings newsletter at onecommune.com.
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