At the age of 19, I was a very happy, vibrant young woman, excited about what the future had in store for me. I was a freshman attending college in San Antonio, excited about meeting new people and swimming on the university’s swim team. However, I had no idea that my freshman year was going to be the worst […]
Children Conceived In Rape Take a Beating From Bush and Christie at GOP Debate, by Rebecca Kiessling
Children conceived in rape – like me – took a beating at the GOP presidential debate in New Hampshire Sat. evening. Gov. Chris Christie and Gov. Jeb Bush had some harsh words regarding the treatment of the innocent child conceived in rape, and I think their rhetoric demonstrates that they’re not really committed to ending […]
By Your Side — Poem by Rape Survivor Who Miscarried Her Beloved Son, by Kaitlin Westbrook
I became pregnant by rape and miscarried my child – a loss which many don’t understand. I have been writing a lot lately and it really helps to get things out. I want to share this poem I wrote with you, from my son’s perspective. (This poem is for you Michael Jude. You will always […]