“As a mother, I know firsthand the joys and difficulties of parenthood. It's a journey that requires emotional, physical, and financial stability. Forcing someone to carry an unplanned pregnancy to term, especially when they are not prepared or able to provide for a child, can have significant and long-lasting impacts on their lives, the lives of their children, and our communities. As an educator, I’ve seen how the lack of access to comprehensive reproductive health services, including abortion, can affect young people’s futures.”