PinnedAlexia CarterSilent GenerationsOne thing we had in common — those of us who had babies that were adopted, and those who had abortions — we kept it secret.Aug 27, 2023Aug 27, 2023
Alexia CarterBeing there, when her mom couldn’tYears ago when it looked like I might not have a child of my own, I volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).Apr 28Apr 28
Alexia CarterThey want to restrict access to Mifepristone. It’s not about safety.The Supreme Court will decide this year on new restrictions for a drug used in medication abortions.Dec 31, 2023Dec 31, 2023
Alexia CarterHoofbeatsThe sound is what I remember when I think of those days in the hospital waiting for my twins to be born. Duddurrup, durrup, whooshwoo, durrNov 15, 20231Nov 15, 20231
Alexia CarterMother OceanWe are chest-to-chest, it’s the way you like to be held, how you feel most secure, and this is your first encounter with the ocean.May 18, 20231May 18, 20231
Alexia CarterYes, we still need the ERAIt doesn’t matter how you define the word “woman”Mar 13, 2023Mar 13, 2023
Alexia CarterBehind the Closet DoorI wasn’t ever ashamed of having an abortion. It was the right choice for me at the time and I’m grateful I had the freedom to make it…Feb 28, 20231Feb 28, 20231
Alexia CarterCigarette DreamsIt’s been at least ten years since I had a cigarette, and still they sometimes appear in my dreamsJan 11, 2023Jan 11, 2023
Alexia CarterRoad Trip, 1973Cross-country move for our mother to attend grad school on scholarship.Dec 14, 2022Dec 14, 2022