October 7th 2024.
Sally Field, a well-known actress, recently shared a heartbreaking and horrifying experience from her teenage years. In a video posted on social media, the 77-year-old actress recounted her traumatic experience of having an illegal abortion at the age of 17. She also used this opportunity to urge people to vote for Kamala Harris, a democratic nominee, in order to protect women's reproductive rights.
Sally's story, which was first mentioned in her 2018 memoir In Pieces, took place in 1964. However, she has now chosen to reflect on it once again, emphasizing the importance of reproductive rights in the US. In the video, she revealed that she was driven to Tijuana, Mexico, by a family friend who was a doctor, in an attempt to help her. She described the street as "scrunchy" and "scary-looking," and her family friend parked their brand-new Cadillac a few blocks away from the building where the procedure was supposed to take place.
As she handed her an envelope with money and cash, her family friend instructed her to walk into the building, give them the money, and come back to him. Sally then revealed that the experience was "beyond hideous" as she was molested while being drugged and undergoing the procedure. She also mentioned the lack of anesthesia and how a technician would give her a few puffs of ether, only to take it away and make her feel numb and strange. She also realized that the technician was molesting her, and she was in excruciating pain throughout the whole ordeal.
Sally spoke about the shame and trauma she felt during and after the illegal abortion. She vividly recalled trying to push the technician away but being unable to move her arms. The whole experience left her feeling helpless and ashamed. She also mentioned that after the procedure was over, she was rushed out of the building as if it were on fire. She emphasized that the whole process was illegal, and her family friend, who drove her there, risked losing his license if anyone found out.
Months after the incident, Sally started auditioning, and by the end of that year, she landed a role in the popular 1960s sitcom Gidget. She acknowledged that her life changed for the better, but that doesn't take away from the horrific experience she had at the age of 17. She ended her video by saying that she didn't want other women to go through what she had to endure.
In her caption, Sally mentioned that she had been hesitant to share her story for a long time, but she felt that now was the right time. She acknowledged that the time when she had her illegal abortion was even worse than the present, with limited access to contraception, especially for unmarried women. She also believed that many women of her generation had similar traumatic experiences, and she felt stronger when she thought of them. She urged women to fight for their grandchildren and the younger generation, just like she is doing by supporting Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. She reminded everyone to pay attention to the upcoming election and vote for the Democratic party, as they will protect women's reproductive rights.
Sally's story has been an inspiration to many, and she is not the only celebrity using her platform to support the Democrats. Singers Stevie Nicks and Taylor Swift have also endorsed Kamala Harris for president, with Taylor even calling herself a "childless cat lady" in response to a Republican's derogatory comments towards leading Democrats. Stevie also joked about being a "childless dog lady" and encouraged her fans to research and choose the candidate that aligns with their beliefs.
In conclusion, Sally Field's brave decision to share her traumatic experience has shed light on the importance of protecting women's reproductive rights. Her story serves as a reminder that we must not go back to a time when women had limited access to contraception and were forced to resort to illegal and unsafe abortions. It is crucial to pay attention to this upcoming election and vote for candidates who will protect and fight for women's rights.
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