Daughter, now 26, called me about the Planned Parenthood controversy.

[Kath1]

She recounted when I first took her to Planned Parenthood at age 16. I was Catholic at the time and so was she, but I was newly divorced and determined to change my life and give her the education and choices I never had growing up. She called because she thought I may be upset about the accusations and controversy. She thanked me. She told me that I showed courage then, going against everything our extended Catholic family believed, and giving her the freedom to control her own sexuality and destiny. She mentioned how caring PP employees always were and still are. I told her I had no regrets either and that the right wing will do anything to restrict a woman's choice. The conversation ended with us both laughing about these pathetic attempts to discredit PP.

[hollysmom]

1. that is sweet.

[Kath1]

2. I thought so, too.

Just wanted to share with all this BS about PP going on,

[AtomicKitten]

3. Thank you! PP is truly multigenerational.

I had a conversation with my daughter when she was in her teens and told her to just let me know when we need to visit PP for birth control options. No judgment. And I am forever grateful she did just that. I am so relieved to hear the next generation of women are picking up the banner of a woman's right to control her own body. Thanks for that. Cheers.

[Kath1]

4. Thank you, AtomicKitten!

PP empowers young women and gives then confidence, A good thing. A new generation for choice.

[Kath1]

7. They would love to shut us down...

BUT THEY NEVER WILL!!!

[Cha]

11. I see you're posting great pics again!

[Kath1]

15. Yes!

And you showed me how the first time. Thanks again for that!

[Cha]

18. You're so Welcome, Kath~ It was Fun!

[Kath1]

20. It really was fun!

I always loved how you used graphics in your posts. You made it so easy for me!

The ones I did today were done on another computer. I still need to learn how to do it on my HP Chromebook, which I'll be using most of the time now. A lot different with no mouse or right click. Hopefully, I'll figure it out soon.

Glad you enjoyed my post. I really wanted to share that with all these attacks on PP. President Obama said Planned Parenthood isn't going anywhere and he was right, as usual.

[Cha]

22. I'm so glad you did share it.. it's perfect timing. We know Hillary

will be championing in the GE.

[Kath1]

23. Oh, yes!

No one out there has a better record on reproductive rights/choice than Hillary. It will be a big issue in the GE.

I think these attempts to smear Planned Parenthood are going to backfire on them.

When Hillary's message gets out there it will really resonate with voters, especially women.

She has the intelligence and experience to be an excellent president. And we all know she is a tireless fighter for her values. I would love to see her as the first woman president.

[sheshe2]

5. KnR

Gotta sleep

[davidpdx]

6. That is great that you were able to share the experience

I wouldn't laugh at the attempts to discredit PP. These same people discredited and disemboweled ACORN. Granted PP is a bit different, but I would never underestimate what they are capable of.

I have not used PP's services in years, but I shudder to think what will happen if they are not around for those who need it.

[dembotoz]

8. sometrimes a kick and rec fall short wonderful post

[niyad]

9. k and r and thank you for sharing this!

[Cha]

10. Your story made me tear up, Kath.. it really is precious.

[mountain grammy]

12. K&R

For my 26 year old daughter and 36 year old daughter in law!

If we won't fight for Planned Parenthood, we might as well give up.

[Cha]

13. "The Hypocrisy of the gop in one image"..

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/07/31/chat-away-637/

[Kath1]

16. Excellent!

That is true hypocrisy for purely political reasons.

[Cha]

19. I saw it on The Obama Diary before I realized it's from our own EarlG!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017283093#top

[Kath1]

21. That is awesome.

Way to go, EarlG!!!

[raven mad]

14. 20 years ago, when my stepdaughter was 15, she had no health care.

She was having "female problems". I couldn't cover her under my insurance so we went to PP. Best decision we ever made, even if we did have to wade through a pile of bible thumpers. She took her daughters there for educational and health purposes after she grew up and had them.

Best woman's organization ever.

[Kath1]

17. PP is multi-generational and a great women's health organization.

Good for your daughter and granddaughters!

You made a good decision, raven mad!

[ericson00]

24. Planned Parenthood is freedom.

personal freedom (deciding to have a baby), economic freedom (having children requires planning and resources), sexual freedom (a woman is no less or more culpable for unwanted pregnancies than a man).

[Kath1]

25. Well-said!

Sad that so many would like to take away this freedom.

[Shrike47]

26. When I had just turned 16' I had a back-alley abortion. I will spare you the details but BAD.

After the abortion, I went to PP and got birth control (which I hadn't even thought of using before). They were kind and, more to the point, affordable and non judgmental. I never had another unplanned pregnancy.

My two planned pregnancies were awful (toxemia, now known as Pre-eclampsia) but it was MY choice to carry through with them.

Plannrd Parenthood is a blessing.

[Kath1]

27. I am so sorry you that awful experience!

A woman with your experinces says Planned Parenthood is a blessing.

That says it all.