Love in a time of abortion
When I chose to end an unplanned pregnancy, I didn’t feel loss or grief. Only nausea and overwhelming relief.
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Dr Beth Vale is an applied anthropologist, public health consultant, writer, and creator, working at the intersections of society and the body. She is currently finalising a book manuscript that tells the recent history of South Africa’s desert heartland through stories of chronic illness. When she’s not at her computer, Beth is blasting dancehall, collaging, or going in search of the majestic Nguni cow. More of her work can be found on thebodyarchive.net.
When I chose to end an unplanned pregnancy, I didn’t feel loss or grief. Only nausea and overwhelming relief.