Trigger Warning: This article contains graphic content  Human life begins after the union of male and female gametes or germ cells during a process known as fertilization or conception. Human life...

Whether the objective was to make discussions such as these easier to hold or to amplify the effects of abortion stigmatization, Strong’s angry yet masterful take on abortion restrictions and her own experience was entirely refreshing. Her unapologetic attitude for her own abortion, pro-choice views and fury was necessary for the nation to see in an effort to understand how anti-choice legislation impacts mental and physical wellbeings.

Senate Bill 8, also known as the Texas Heartbeat Act, was signed into law on May 19, 2021, and came into effect months later on September 1. Just as the name suggests, Texas’ new law prevents any pregnant...