Results: The truth about abortion – and a secretly aborted sibling – made a woman pro-life

"My family's political affiliation influenced them to believe in a woman's right to choose," Thacker told reporters. "I felt this was just the way it was supposed to be, the way I was supposed to believe. They wanted me to have the views they chose for me instead of me choosing my own beliefs. Because of this, I saw nothing wrong with abortion. To me, it was just a harmless procedure that was helping women." Do you know people who grew up in households that staunchly held political views - either conservative or liberal - and were constantly inundated with information that affirmed that political leaning by the media they consumed?

In addition, Thacker was influenced by the abortion industry, outspoken celebrities, social media, and by friends, reinforcing the belief that abortion is a normal, safe way of ridding a woman of an unwanted pregnancy. Have you found that there is much more pro-abortion leanings in society - in general - than pro-life (especially in Hollywood and on social media)?

But when Thacker reached her late teen years, she began questioning her views. At the urging of her pro-life boyfriend, who felt she was being fed disinformation, she decided to do her own research. Though reluctant at first, she knew she needed to learn more about both sides of the debate. Her boyfriend suggested she start by listening to a podcast episode hosted by Ben Shapiro. Have you ever deeply researched something to confirm if what you have heard by everyone around you was legitimate?

"During the podcast, Ben mentioned Live Action which prompted me to find Live Action videos on YouTube," she said. "The videos depicting how abortion is performed by a former abortionist were very compelling. They taught me the raw truth about fetal development and how abortion ends a life in a violent manner. I was disgusted for supporting abortion." Have you ever seen a video that explains exactly how abortions are performed? *Warning, the above video depicts how abortions are performed - and the information may be difficult to hear*

After changing her stance on abortion and sharing with her family that she was now pro-life, Thacker's grandmother shared with her that when she was 10, her mother, struggling with a heroin addiction at the time, had an abortion. That information was somehow supposed to change her mind to return to supporting abortion, Thacker said, "But her admission had the opposite effect — I became even more committed to being pro-life. I mourned the sibling I would never meet because abortion deprived me of having that relationship." Do you sometimes wonder what people would have been like (specifically or in general) if they hadn't been aborted and were permitted to live and have a normal life like the rest of us?

There was more backlash. A pro-abortion friend told Thacker she was "disappointing," and made rude, condescending remarks about her transformation. She became the target of bullying and harassment on social media, and was even threatened with violence by people she knew. She received a barrage of hateful comments from those who wished her to be raped, or worse. Do you know someone - or have you, yourself - ever wished something horrible to happen to someone who held a different political view than you?

The attacks keep coming. But Thacker refuses to be swayed no matter the vitriol lobbied at her. She is keenly aware now of the mistruths perpetuated by the abortion industry, like claiming preborn children in the womb are not living beings. "How can that be so, if abortion pills such as mifepristone and misoprostol work by cutting off vital nutrients in the womb to starve and suffocate the preborn?" she asked. Admin note: from our research, we have found that Mifepristone is a drug that blocks a hormone called progesterone that is needed for a pregnancy to continue. Misoprostol, the second medication, is taken either right away or up to 48 hours later and causes cramping and the uterus to empty. We could not find any information about these medications cutting off vital nutrients in the womb to starve and suffocate the fetus, however as it is a quote, we left this question with our added notes. You can read more about the myths about abortion medication here: https://womenhelp.org/en/page/1438/abortion-pill-myths-debunked ) Were you aware this is how abortion drugs work?