For a long time, many women who had abortions due to catastrophic fetal diagnoses kept their stories private. Their anguish over losing wanted pregnancies and fear of abortion stigma led them to find solace in online communities known for TFMR.
These women, a minority of US abortions, are now influential voices post-Roe. Their experiences of crossing state lines and feeling criminalized have fueled public outrage, changing the conversation around abortion with personal stories.
"Why are we not the poster child for abortion rights?" asked Riata Little Walker, who shifted from opposing abortion to advocating for it after her own TFMR experience. She emphasized the importance of sharing personal stories to humanize the issue and combat negative perceptions.
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