Lisa Williamson Rosenberg reflects on an illegal abortion that bought her parents time, allowing them to bring her into a world less fraught for a mixed-race kid.
Sep 5, 2022Liked by Sari Botton, Lisa Williamson Rosenberg
Thank you for sharing your story, Lisa. It shows yet another perspective that American's need to consider. I remember feeling sad for two mixed race children in my elementary school during the 50s. I'm happy your life turned out better. Onward in the fight to keep the government out of our personal business. Best wishes for your new book!
Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your experience. This is a beautifully written essay. As a woman who relinquished a child rather than parent, this quote struck a chord: “She did what all women should have the right to do: prioritize her life, her relationship, and take into consideration the emotional wellbeing of my cell-cluster sibling, whose life would most likely have been miserable.” This is also a timely piece considering the current state of access to abortion and women’s health care in the US.
🙏 Thanks for sharing this story, which puts into clearer context the era in which I was born. I will share the link next. Sat. In my newsletter Eulipion Outpost, jeanvengua.substack.com
My Cell-Cluster "Sibling" was Aborted. I’m Here Instead.
Thank you Dori! We were in our own worlds back in the 80's, right? I love learning more about you too.
Elegantly written, uplifting piece. I am wondering where your parents moved to that had so many mixed race children?
Thank you for sharing your story, Lisa. It shows yet another perspective that American's need to consider. I remember feeling sad for two mixed race children in my elementary school during the 50s. I'm happy your life turned out better. Onward in the fight to keep the government out of our personal business. Best wishes for your new book!
My, how little we knew about one another during HS, Lisa! Grateful to know you better now through your poignant stories. 💗
A dimension I hadn't considered...thoughtfully recounted!
A fortunate life, due to wise parents with truth be told .. Gently read, beautifully written. Thank you
Thank you, Lisa, for sharing your experience. This is a beautifully written essay. As a woman who relinquished a child rather than parent, this quote struck a chord: “She did what all women should have the right to do: prioritize her life, her relationship, and take into consideration the emotional wellbeing of my cell-cluster sibling, whose life would most likely have been miserable.” This is also a timely piece considering the current state of access to abortion and women’s health care in the US.
I loved this
🙏 Thanks for sharing this story, which puts into clearer context the era in which I was born. I will share the link next. Sat. In my newsletter Eulipion Outpost, jeanvengua.substack.com
A compelling, loving & thought-provoking piece. Thank you for sharing it!