You do a quick internet search, you’ll see that my story includes the devastation of an abortion of a wanted baby within the context of marriage. I write with a heart that will always lead with love and compassion on the topic of abortion, untangled from political opinions. This piece is intended to discuss how abortion, like other painful decisions, can sometimes stem from generational patterns within families that not only impact women but also men, extended families, and

The term “it could never happen to me” was a lost platitude in our family. When one realizes that “it” can actually happen, one lives life a little jumpy, fearing what may lurk in the shadows. And voilà, the dangerous root of fear takes hold, watered by experience. Could fear be a generational sin? I believe so. Generations can pass down that spirit through actions and words. In my case, “taking the edge off” with the wine was my way of coping with anxiety from work situatio