You Are Loved

by Rev. Greta Jo Seidohl, original shared October 3, 2021 and modified for use with Reproductive Justice Sunday

"Everyone loves someone who had an abortion"

And let's talk about the flip side:

If you had an abortion, YOU ARE LOVED.

If you've never told a soul

Or if you share your story regularly,

You are loved.

If you are confident in your decision,

Or wonder if it was the right choice,

You are loved.

If you are a queer, non-binary, trans, two-spirit,

Or a cis-woman,

You are loved.

If you are child-free by choice,

Or want to have kids eventually,

You are loved.

If your choice was driven by medical viability,

Or your own emotional health,

You are loved.

If you found a provider to care for you,

Or had to rely on yourself,

You are loved.

If you were always pro-choice,

Or if your choice conflicts with your beliefs,

You are loved.

If you love your body,

Or are still angry with your body,

You are loved.

If you believe god loves you,

Or you believe in nothing divine at all.

You are loved.

If you find yourself reflected here,

Or your truth is more than words and ink post can,

YOU ARE LOVED.