dear fetus. as long as you are inside of my body, using my bodily resources, I have every right to kill you to defend myself. your existence would be harmful to my health. my body is not yours to use. my uterus is not your property.

Dear Mommy,

As long as I am inside your body, sharing your resources, I have every right to depend on you. I am not a threat to be terminated, I am your daughter. I am a part of you, inside and out. I did not place myself here, you did. I don’t want your body, and I promise to leave everything right where I found it once I have grown enough to look into your eyes and seek your love. Mommy, you are right. Your uterus is not my property just like I’m not your property. We are in this together, and together we can coexist. Together, we can live and let live.

Your Baby Girl