40. Becca Rea-Tucker on Abortion and The Kids or Childfree Choice

Update: 2024-11-06

Description

In this conversation, Becca Tucker shares her unique journey as a baker, author, abortion rights advocate, and mom — including how her past abortion is intertwined with her decision to have a child.

You'll hear her and Keltie discuss:

The stigma that exists around abortion, and the work Becca is doing to break this stigma
Becca's experience of having an abortion at age 20 — including the secrecy she held around it for so long — and why she finally started talking openly about it
The importance of breaking down barriers and sharing personal stories to foster understanding and compassion
The complex emotions surrounding both the Kids or Childfree decision and abortion, and the value of emotional agnosticism in navigating these emotions
Why our past decisions do not need to define or determine our future parenting decisions or abilities
Why an abortion in college allowed Becca to be the parent she is today, and why abortion can be a loving decision for oneself.

As mentioned in the show:

You can find Becca (including abortion resources) online at thesweetfeminist.com.

She is on Instagram at instagram.com/thesweetfeminist/

Becca's Substack is: thesweetfeminist.substack.com

Purchase a copy of Baking By Feel here or at your local bookstore.

About Becca:

Becca Rea-Tucker is an Austin, Texas-based author, baker, and abortion rights advocate. She loves almond croissants and creating spaces where people who have abortions feel seen and supported. Known online as @thesweetfeminist, she merges baking and advocacy to help break down abortion stigma, sharing daily affirmations and resources with a community of thousands. She is the author of the cookbook Baking by Feel, and the upcoming The Abortion Companion.

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