Meghan Markle Looks Back On Miscarrying In Powerful Interview About Abortion Rights

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The Duchess of Sussex is sitting down with Vogue for an important conversation about abortion rights. While being interviewed by award-winning journalist Jessica Yellin, Meghan Markle spoke out about the consequences of Roe v Wade being overturned by the U.S.

Supreme Court. READ MORE: Meghan Markle Supporters Slam Buckingham Palace After Alleged Bullying Investigation Findings Have Been ‘Buried’ “This is having a very real impact on women’s bodies and lives starting now,” noted Markle. “Women are already sharing stories of how their physical safety is being put in danger.

Women with resources will travel to get an abortion, those without might attempt to give themselves one at tremendous risk.” Speaking about the systemic issues at play, she continued, “Women of color and especially Black women are most impacted by these decisions because most of us don’t have the same access to health care, economic opportunity, mental health resources…the list goes on.” Meghan also looked back on her own experiences of being pregnant with Archie and Lilibet, as well as her experiences of miscarrying. “I think about how fortunate I felt to be able to have both of my children.

I know what it feels like to have a connection to what is growing inside of your body. What happens with our bodies is so deeply personal, which can also lead to silence and stigma, even though so many of us deal with personal health crises.” READ MORE: Meghan Markle Files New Motion To Dismiss Half-Sister Samantha’s Defamation Suit She went on, “I know what miscarrying feels like, which I’ve talked about publicly.