Ruth is a decider. At a young age, she decided that she wanted to be a parent. She also decided that she didn't want to be pregnant.

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Choosing is podcast about the choices we make and the routes we take to become parents. Are you grappling with the decision to become a parent, or have you become a parent via a non-traditional way? I'd love to hear your story. Get in touch: juliecensullo@gmail.com or via @choosingpod on Instagram.

Choosing is written, produced, and sound designed by Julie Censullo. Voice acting in this episode provided by Carolynn Oaks, Sullivan Ojala Helmbolt, and Jennifer McCord. Story editing by Jennifer McCord. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions, with additional audio from freesound.org.

There is nothing "pro-family" or "pro-child" or "pro-life" about about a country that doesn't provide affordable health care to its citizens.

Also, yes, I searched for all of these drugs on TrumpRX. They are either not offered, or the savings are minimal.

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Follow Choosing on instagram: @choosingpod

Choosing is podcast about the choices we make and the routes we take to become parents. Are you grappling with the decision to become a parent? Or have you become a parent via a non-traditional way? I'd love to hear your story. Get in touch: juliecensullo@gmail.com or via @choosingpod on Instagram.

Choosing is written, produced, and sound designed by Julie Censullo. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions, with additional audio from freesound.org.

Have a story to share? You can also send me a voice message :)

What does parenting look like under the ICE occupation of Minneapolis? In this episode, 6 parents from around the Twin Cities share stories of how ICE is impacting their families and communities.

How to support families in the Twin Cities:

• Rent relief fund: https://giving.classy.org/campaign/767415/landing
• Support families impacted by ICE in the Whittier neighborhood (neighborhood where Alex Pretti was murdered): https://www.gofundme.com/f/community-support-for-wolfpack-families
• Support families impacted by ICE in Columbia Heights (city where Liam Conejo Ramos lives): https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-local-ch-families
• Supporting Inspire Change Clinic Rapid Response campaign, providing medical care and resources to families impacted by ICE: https://aexqbunr.donorsupport.co/page/donate
• More ways to get involved: @minnesota_chamberofmothers

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Follow Choosing on instagram: @choosingpod

Choosing is podcast about the choices we make and the routes we take to become parents. Are you grappling with the decision to become a parent, or have you become a parent via a non-traditional way? I'd love to hear your story. Get in touch: juliecensullo@gmail.com or via @choosingpod on Instagram.

Choosing is written, produced, and sound designed by Julie Censullo. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions, with additional audio from freesound.org.

Have a story to share? You can also send me a voice message :)