Allie Phillips Fled TN to Have An Abortion; Now She’s Running for Statehouse

[@cathymoloney8668]

So glad I took the time to listen to this story. Such a brave woman who I'm certain will make many positive changes for so many other females. BLESSINGS

[@knittysong]

Allie, thank you so much for this video. You are obviously so intelligent, compassionate, and brave, and you will be a great legislator. I don't live in Tennessee, I am fortunate to live in NY where women's rights are respected, and I'm proud that my state was able to help you. I totally support what you are doing and wish you the best with your family and your campaign!

[@annedouglas9769]

Allie, you have my support 100% in what you do. I wish you luck in your pursuits to make a difference because you ARE!

[@hopese123]

As a fellow East Tennessean I am beyond proud of this young woman. She’s not in my county but fairly close. I’d be voting for her if I could. I’m so thankful to her for standing up for all of us women. I’m past the need or potential need for this; but, I do have a daughter and a niece. This is so important for all of us.

[@heikejonassohn3492]

I am so sorry you had to go through this and suffer so much. Thank you for sharing your story ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@janebrady1389]

My daughter went through this and thank goodness was not faced with this! I am 78 and this brings back those terrible days when all women faced all this so very tragic 🙁

[@minou2]

Bravo, Allie. And bravo, Katie Couric, for a master class in interviewing. Thank you for having the sensitivity to know when to let someone tell their own story. You've been killing it with your show.

[@LorraineQuiche60]

I am so sorry for your loss and for your familys loss. Rest In Peace, Miley Rose. Keep on going because you are a winner! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your advocacy. I am a woman 100% behind you. I live in Canada and am appalled by what is going with our American neighbours.😓 ❤🇨🇦💙🇺🇸

[@nancycornett9949]

Thank you Allie, for doing this!❤❤❤

[@julieh9234]

So sorry you had to endure such a terrible loss. Good luck in your campaign and that you for standing up and fighting for women’s rights. ❤

[@barbiewarner530]

i too had to get one because of high risk in pa..in 1979..our law is 20 wks n i was 24/25 wks n was done..god bless u n ur family..hugs

[@foodmom6477]

Thank you for this!!!! Women everywhere Thank You!!!!

[@Charlotte333]

Excellent listening. I imagined people like her and her husband existed. I would never wish this on anyone anywhere. I would definitely subjectively say I would want to save the mother’s life. Yes, it’s dramatic but so is life in general. Very good interview. This mother is profoundly well spoken. God bless everyone. 🕊️🇺🇸

[@normacooper6377]

This woman gives me hope for the future of women’s healthcare in this country.

[@marciaclark7072]

What a wonderful woman she is ! So glad she’s going to be an inspiration to others! Good luck to her!

[@nancilane5069]

I'm sorry this young lady had to go through this because of male politicians. I think some of what she said should be used in commercials all over the country. I mean for a man to think a woman can only have problems during the first pregnancy illustrates how horrific they are the ones making these decisions. I hope she wins her election.

[@IndySpirit]

This is so heartbreaking. Every politician with the power to pass laws restricting abortion should have to hear your story. These abortion restrictions are monstrous and medieval!

[@nancymathisen9707]

Unfortunately many politicians don’t care or understand when constituents explain their situations.

[@jasonweinstock1282]

I doubt those politicians would care to listen!?

[@waitaminute2015]

They don't care to listen. It's a way to take power away from women and they use religion as the excuse.

[@dmg-6449]

What a beautiful, intelligent, articulate young woman. A friend of mine is an OB/GYN, and she told me about a male friend of hers who happens to be an engineer. He asked her one day how women could pee if they had a tampon in!! This is an example of why men should not be dictating healthcare decisions for women. Amen

[@JaneFleesTexas]

Oh wow!! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@JamesAnderson-ri1td]

Does the same go the other way? Should women not be allowed to vote on anything pertaining to men? Just curious

[@nancymathisen9707]

She is worthy of campaign contributions. I hope she wins.

[@2morrow789]

For people in states that allow abortion, we should set up an underground way to open our homes to women who are struggling financially and live in states that don’t allow abortion.

[@cindihooks8178]

what an amazing young woman.

[@tartgreenapple1]

Thank you, Katie for bringing stories like this to light. I had 2 "missed miscarriages" meaning the baby passed but I was unaware until the ultrasound. (I hate ultrasounds to this day.) I can't imagine not having access to care at that point. It was absolutely devastating without people in my business. It infuriates me that women have to go through these things but having to go through this insanity when you're so broken is unimaginable.

[@gardengal26]

Quite an impressive young woman! Wishing her success in the election. I have family in Tennessee, very liberal, but not sure of their district. I’m going to pass her name along.

[@karennichols6674]

"Exceptions" haven't helped women in Texas at all. Without the right to privacy in our medical decisions and bodily autonomy, this, and worse, will keep happening.

[@lightwillprevail]

Thank you both very much for this very real and enlightening interview! I was blessed that my fiance had access to her much needed healthcare, due to a miscarriage in the mid 80's.. the loss we felt was very real, and a very natural response to such a natural occurrence in a woman's life sometimes. I've seen others go through similar, including my own mother having 2 miscarriages.. thank goodness we lived in a state that allowed that access to women's health care 👍 keep going Allie!! Thanks again!

[@tammyalbertsen9522]

OMG, my heart breaks for you & your whole family. I'm 61 & from California. My right to choose (my own health or any aspect of the equation) has never been an issue throughout my childbearing years. But I have 2-20-somethings (1 of each) & their rights are severely impacted as are those of every person in the U.S. I am passionate about several political isssues, but this is the hill my vote will die on supporting. You voice is SO important. Your action is SO important. Thank you. I will donate to your campaign.

[@blimeyhermione07]

I remember her from TikTok! Good for her advocating for change. Wish her the best of luck.

[@suzannebaird2068]

Donate!! If this is important donate anything you can.

[@blsboom-ff1fq]

How is it that people like this always find themselves in positions like this?! No wonder the USA is about to burn to the ground!!

[@lisabeaty2824]

Excellent!

[@stephb346]

Wow! Respect this woman so much. As a New Zealander I'm shocked by the frightening lack of basic healthcare and resources for women in some states in America from childcare to healthcare. Really hope Allie is surrounded by support and gets into the statehouse. I'm praying for all the women who have to go through unnecessary and expensive steps to get basic healthcare particularly those women and children who have been raped.

[@corinnasanchez5821]

Thank you for sharing your story, people need to realize abortion is health care. So sorry for your loss😢

[@etherjoe505]

Wow what a story. I hope Allie is successful in state politics and beyond. Signed up as a monthly controbutor. 👍🏽❤️

[@t.l.1610]

God, heartbreaking. Also underscores the callous disregard of people deliberately sowing doubt in the minds of women who have to make these decisions. They probably think they’re “giving hope” & justify it all sorts of ways. OC there’s miraculous stories where a baby makes it, but this DX is basically the worst you can get. No one should be guilted for this - she had to protect her living child & husband. I sincerely hope people learn to think twice about the real people. They are affecting when they leave these comments online. Your own personal miracle story is probably not going to be the case for 99% of women. So don’t use it to make others doubt their decisions.

[@jasonweinstock1282]

I hope Allie Phillips wins election

[@yasirbrohi4495]

Allie thank u so much for this video I Love u

[@longhaulblue]

"Male politicians know what's best for women." Amen. I wish you much success in righting these wrongs.

[@NoirChloe]

​@BobBob-fv3xj tell me you have no idea what you're talking about without telling it directly..

[@noemidejesus-aponte3318]

Women need to VOTE BLUE ACROSS THE BALLOT in November to ensure that VP Harris becomes President has the support of congress to restore Women's Reproductive Rights. VOTE BLUE for Senate and House of Representative, and State and Local officials.

[@spacecam3800]

If there's rape involved then I understand why you would do it but make sure you have proof of that also because women now and days like making things up about being raped but if you decide to get drunk and have sex in a bar then you need to face your responsibility to be a mom

[@j.ahlberg2058]

❤

[@chanelled767]

An abortion also affects life and possibly fertility.

[@annedouglas9769]

That doesn’t negate the fact that abortions can be necessary. There are risks to life either way!

[@chanelled767]

@@annedouglas9769 Correct, there are risks to life either way. Once a life is created there's a risk of life being lost and eventually it's inevitable. Change and death are the only guarantees in life. What matters is if a life is lost or taken.

[@pattilunsford492]

Her life Was in jeopardy that’s what I don’t understand about pro life people.

[@nancymathisen9707]

Terminating a non viable pregnancy protects the mother’s life, health and fertility. Carrying a dead fetus risks sepsis and other complications that threaten the mother’s life and fertility. Abortion is safer for the pregnant woman than carrying a pregnancy to term and giving birth.

[@chanelled767]

@@nancymathisen9707 If the baby no longer shows signs of life then it shouldn't be call an abortion but an extraction. I had a miscarriage myself and it was one of the most traumatic experiences I've been through.

[@PaulaakaPaben]

No support here from anyone killing A child! I had my first Daughter at barely 17, Married the Father 5 children and 53 years later we have around 41 Desendents and are still together and in Love! No excuses ! I do not believe in Abortion it is not right Morally, esp. now there are so many ways to protect yourself! My Great Granddaughter Is Miley!

[@helloworld5644]

Good for you, but YOUR choices do not affect any other families..and neither does hers....so please mind ur own garden

[@NoirChloe]

you obviously have not watched or heard of her story... complete ignorance

[@reubenhandel210]

She murdered her own baby? What a sicko

[@NoirChloe]

that baby was already dead. So shut up and at least watch a video before letting out your "fart-pinion"

[@akbarshoed]

She "fled" Tennessee? So I fled Indiana last week to buy a car in Ohio. Now I'm running for governor 😂

[@leotachaney7322]

Akbar....what an appropriately archaic name 😂. So glad you find humor in such a serious topic 😢.

[@akbarshoed]

@leotachaney7322 why so serious. I thought it was just a blob of tissue. Are you saying this is a decision that often haunts people all their life and eternity?

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

How insensitive can you be? Wow 😢

[@nancymathisen9707]

Did politicians in Indiana pass a state law banning the sale of cars? Is that why you “fled” to Ohio, or was it your CHOICE?

[@akbarshoed]

@@nancymathisen9707 I know, right! It's my money it's my CHOICE of ride. Can I count on your support?

[@blsboom-ff1fq]

How is it that people like this always find themselves in positions like this?! No wonder the USA is about to burn to the ground!!

[@blsboom-ff1fq]

How is it that people like this always find themselves in positions like this?! No wonder the USA is about to burn to the ground!!