She found him in the shed, sorting through old paint cans. “I’ve decided to move back to Atlanta.”
He turned. “Just like that.”
“What else do you expect me to do?”
“I expect you to stay.”
“But what about Jamey?”
“Stay for his sake.”
“When I did the video about choosing life, I didn’t expect the attacks or the hate.”
“As a rape victim, they expected you to terminate your pregnancy.”
“But, I chose life–Jamey’s life.”
“You made the right choice. Don’t let anyone make you think otherwise.”
“I won’t.”
“So…?”
“I’ll stay.”
“Good choice.”
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This story was inspired by a true story of a rape victim whose decision to choose life made her the target of Abortion activists.
This was written for the Friday Fictioneers challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields For more details, visit Here. To read other stories based on this week’s prompt, visit Here.
Great. There goes the so-called women rights. I pray that Jesus will come with healing in his wings and touch the wounded, the broken and those who have been raped.
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This young woman is the voice of other rape victims who become pregnant and have make the choice to keep their babies.
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Interesting story – and I must say I’m astonished that anyone would demand a rape victim to have an abortion – any more than demand that she shouldn’t have one. I firmly believe that women should have the right to choose.
Susan A Eames at
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I was surprised too when I read the article. She said that several people pushed her to get an abortion but she chose life. Her husband said that their son had nothing to do with the horror she went through.
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A thorny issue. I had no idea there were such people as Abortion activists…
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Yes, it is. This is the first time I’ve heard of abortion activists too. I have heard of anti-abortion activists, another name for pro-lifers.
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Make herself useful?
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My thoughts exactly…
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He didn’t mean anything by it. She knows that. They have a comfortable relationship and are very honest with each other.
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He didn’t mean anything by it. He’s glad she’s staying and rather than getting all emotional, he gruffly tells her to make herself useful–like helping him with whatever he’s doing. Maybe I should revise the ending.
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I changed the ending.
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The ending (and the article) leave a mind thinking all kinds of not-so-pleasant thoughts…
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Don’t worry, Magaly, he didn’t mean anything by it. It’s the kind of relationship they have with each other. He’s got her back and that’s why he encouraged to stay and continue what she’s doing.
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I changed the ending.
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Alice, that last line stopped me, too. Was he asking for help in his cleaning task? Telling her to go fix dinner? What? He was so sympathetic up to that point.
And I’m glad your main character had the fortitude to keep her child.
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Hi Linda,
No, he wasn’t asking her to go and fix dinner or anything like that. He was just teasing her. Now that she’s staying, she could help him with his task. They have a good relationship.
Yes, she made the right choice.
Adele
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That was the only thing that made sense. Thanks Adele.
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You’re welcome, Linda 🙂
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I changed the ending.
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Nobody else can POSSIBLY have a say in this matter except the woman who is going to have the baby.
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My body, I decide. No one should have any problem.
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She chose her son’s life. No one should have a problem with that.
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Dear Adele,
There are a few loose ends that tend to happen with the word limit. However what resonates with me is that she chose Jamey’s life. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Sometimes, it’s hard to know how to end the story as in this case but thanks to the feedback I got, I changed it to a satisfactory one. Yes, she chose her son’s life. Thanks 🙂
Shalom,
Adele
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Yes, Adele, that’s a better ending.
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Thanks, Linda. Am happy to hear that. Thanks for the feedback which prompted me to find a better ending.
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Only the person who is pregnant should have the right to choose whatever they decide. A really wonderful, wonderful write.
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Thanks, Lisa 🙂
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Sad that this victim who chose life would be a victim a second time. It is a sad statement about our society.
On a better note, this was an excellent read.
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Yes, it is a sad statement about the society we live in. Thank you :). I’m delighted that you enjoyed reading it. Thanks for commenting too.
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My pleasure
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You wrote a thought provoking piece. So glad she chose to keep Jamey. 🙂
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Thanks, Brenda. A lot of my stories are inspired by true events. Yes, I too am glad that she chose to keep Jamey 🙂
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Trolls come in all shapes and sizes. Using social media to spread even a positive message is risky business, these days.
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Yes, it is risky when it comes to using social media even for positive messages.
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Tender subject matter very well touched upon. Excellent write.
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Yes, it is a sensitive subject. Thanks, Violet.
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I missed the original ending but this one is great.
In the end, a woman’s right to choose is HER right. And if this is her choice, then no one has the right to tell her otherwise.
Good story.
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Thanks, Dale :). Yes, she made the choice that she believed was best.
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And that is what matters. HER choice.
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No one should tell someone what to do. The choice should be the individual’s.
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Absolutely
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How can people be so cruel and ignorant as to pile more pressure on someone who’s already endured so much? Whatever she chose, it’s everyone’s job to support and cherish her.
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Yes, she had been through enough without the unwarranted attacks and pressure. It was her decision to make, not theirs and they should respect that.
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Well I think every one has the right to their choice… always.
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