When President Obama called for Americans to find “common ground” in the abortion debate, I thought of Exhale and our message of pro-voice. I know we can all stand on common ground, because I see it under our feet. On May 27, 2009, I and fellow Pro-Voice Ambassadors stood together on that common [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Getting Emotionally Involved
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Abortion, Counseling, NonJudgment, Pro-Voice on June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
From the Exhale Archives: Building Support Within Culture
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Abortion, Counseling, Culture, Exhale, NonJudgment, Pro-Voice, Race on June 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Abortion is back in the news.
Dudes are debating each other about it on blogging-heads. RH Reality Check has launched a new Common Ground feature. And, we are anxiously awaiting what President Obama has to say in a yet to be unveiled plan to…well, that seems to be the [...]
Travel to Oakland!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Fun, Humor, Oakland on June 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have lived in Oakland for more than 10 years and I love it! I plan to stay. It’s home.
Doesn’t mean I can’t laugh at it (with it?) sometimes. This one had me rolling. Enjoy!
Filed under: Oakland Humor
The Antidote to Shame is Respect
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Exhale, NonJudgment, Pro-Voice, Stigma on June 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Recently, I got an email response about the soon-to-be-launched private Exhale Online Community for women who have had abortions, from a woman who worried that a “private online space” created more shame, not less. I shared with her Exhale’s belief that nonjudgmental support for women post-abortion is the best antidote to shame. Literally, [...]
The New Pro-lifer
Posted in Uncategorized on June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Thank you for this Cristina. It is so important. After such a violent act it can be easy – and feel good – to demonize political opponets and paint everyone who disagrees with your position as evil and the same as one violent fanatic. Thank you for your voice of reason and [...]
The Legacy of Dr. Tiller
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Abortion, Love, NonJudgment, Peace on June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Today, I shared the following statement with Exhale’s Pro-Voice Supporters by email:
Dear Friends of Exhale,
Yesterday, a champion for women’s health and well-being, Dr. George Tiller, was murdered at his church in Wichita, Kansas. I am deeply saddened by this violent act and the tragic and unnecessary loss of his life. On behalf of [...]
