Three years after the overturn of Roe v. Wade, abortion rates have paradoxically increased, although access is now fraught with challenges. T.J. Raphael’s podcast, 'Liberty Lost,' explores the revival of maternity homes, spaces often associated with coercion and adoption without the mother's consent. Focusing on a narrative entangled with personal stories, Raphael uncovers disturbing practices related to how women are pressured in these facilities. The episode reflects broader concerns about reproductive justice and the lasting effects on women's rights and mental health in a post-Roe landscape.
It has been three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and while abortions have increased, access has become more complex.
T.J. Raphael's Wondery podcast 'Liberty Lost' explores the troubling resurgence of maternity homes following the fall of Roe.
The emotional impact on women coerced into placing their children for adoption from maternity homes can often lead to lifelong trauma.
Raphael's investigation reveals that maternity homes are returning, where women are pressured into adoptions despite their desires to parent.
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