Sherri Shepherd Abortion Comments Raise Concerns

By now, the news that Sherri Shepherd of ABC's The View, had multiple abortions has not only swept the internet, youtube, and newspapers, but also the Endometriosis Community. Today it was reported that the comments made by Mrs. Shepherd sparked concern from a women in New York who claims that having multiple abortions let to her now present Endometriosis.

While trauma to the uterus can cause scar tissue and other medical factors which may contribute to Endometriosis, I would like to see the study that directly links the rise in Endometriosis patients to the rise in abortions. I have a hard time swallowing the idea that such is the case. Unfortunately, with no study to show for such claims, I would venture to say that the woman in question may have had the condition previous to her knowledge.

This is not all that uncommon. In fact 80 percent of Endo patients are misdiagnosed multiple times before uncovering the condition. I do feel beyond belief for the women who suffer with such decisions and pain. In addition, I would like to reach an outstretched hand to these women and encourage my readers to consider the effects of such decisions before passing judgment.

I have read on many forums across the internet that it is selfish for a women to have an abortion when there are so many of us still struggling to be blessed with one. I can understand the sentiments on both sides of the issue, but would stress that no one should judge a person without first walking a mile in their shoes. Indeed, the decision to have a child or not to carry a child to term is a sacred one which has been protected by the powers of our legal system. The effects of which is traumatizing even under the best of circumstances. Additionally, my heart reaches out to any women who has been diagnosed with Endometriosis. I encourage readers to refrain from negative judgment of such women and to instead reach out a hand, an ear, or a blessing for we are all in the fight of our lives and no one can tell us how to fight it. May both the NY women and Sherri Shepherd be blessed for their decisions and their willingness to be so open as to share them with us.

Your strength is something I admire and your determination to help others even through your own struggles should be applauded.

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