2025 Theses Master's

Embodied Storytelling: A Reality of Barriers to Abortion Access

David, Romy

This thesis explores the lived experiences of two women who were forced to travel out of their home state to access crucial abortion care, examining how personal narratives can humanize the political discourse surrounding reproductive rights. Using a life history approach, it highlights the power of storytelling to evoke empathy, challenge indifference, and inspire advocacy.

By delving into embodied listening, it emphasizes the emotional depth and significance of first-person accounts. In doing so, this work illuminates the real-life consequences of anti-abortion legislation and the urgent need for compassion and action in the fight for reproductive justice in a post-Roe America.