Hadley Duvall speech at DNC on being raped as a child in Kentucky and abortion bans

[@nicholasmorris3924]

"What is so beautiful about a child having to carry her parent's child?" That gasp from the crowd.

[@adermolarufai220]

That words make me cry

[@shirlthegirl631]

@@adermolarufai220me too.

[@kristieshaw4806]

@@shirlthegirl631 me too

[@kelleyturner6584]

In 1971, at the age of 13, my best friend from my LDS faith. was raped by her "worthy" church going father and was forced not only to carry the baby, by "counsel" from the church, but then the grandmother insisted she raise the child. Although the parents did divorce over this, the father was never held accountable by the church or legally!!!!! To know if Trump is elected again, this will happen to millions of little girls, should be our very reason for voting for Kamala!!!!! We're not going back!!!!!💙💙💙💙

[@PaigeA]

YES!!! When they put the camera on a few people, they were crying. But this situation is so serious. And she was so courageous to get up and speak her truth to so many people. She is one of my heroes now. 🦸🏼‍♀️❤

[@STNJ_YT]

I gotta say, the child having her parents child line shook me to my core

[@whitepartyof4]

Hello!! Fact check: Trump said point blank in the June debate that he SUPPORTS abortion in cases of rape, incest, and danger of life/health of the mother.

[@Atom63-f3y]

Mic drop🎤

[@micahqgecko]

The sad part is when you look out in the crowd, you can see personal pain hiding in plain sight. This affects so many people, we can’t ignore it.

[@joycecunningham8785]

Yes you can...

[@vinista256]

@@joycecunningham8785 … and your point is … ?

[@greybirdo]

And you just know that if she tried to tell her story to Congress, almost every single Republican would leave the room, like they have done when other brave women have told their stories.

[@davidallan5671]

Th

[@johnjones-uc3ni]

Sort of like democrats leaving when Trump entered congress to give his state of the union. Yeah we get it, double standards.

[@greybirdo]

@@johnjones-uc3ni because an act of politics is the same as refusing to listen to the harrowing stories of women affected by the laws you make. Fuck me sideways. I’d call you a certain part of the female anatomy, but I have too much respect for it and too little for you. Just piss off.

[@minnietaylor7282]

​@johnjones-uc3ni Seriously? HOW can you compare her speech about being "RAPED " as a child to Trumps "wandering, meandering, angry, self anointing speech? WOW!

[@synchronicity1470]

yes. Republicans have no respect for women and now 12 year old little girls & mature women are being made to endure forced births. This shall not stand. No one, especially no man should ever have a right to decide what a woman or a s**ually abused girl should do with their body.

[@bascal133]

When I heard her story I screamed. Abortion has to be a right in whatever case the pregnant person and their doctor decide.

[@carstennielsen6730]

Hadley Duvall deserves these standing ovations. What great speach, what a brave woman

[@whitepartyof4]

Hello!! Fact check: Trump said point blank in the June debate that he SUPPORTS abortion in cases of rape, incest, and danger of life/health of the mother.

[@sassytheeunicorn]

This speech is gonna go down in history.

[@deezNUTZZ-gp6hh]

WHAT A FUCKING JOKE.

[@deezNUTZZ-gp6hh]

RIGHT NEXT TO THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

[@johnjones-uc3ni]

Hopefully our country doesn't go down with it. There are many more issues besides abortion. I'm sick of democrats turning us into a third world country.

[@whitepartyof4]

Hello!! Fact check: Trump said point blank in the June debate that he SUPPORTS abortion in cases of rape, incest, and danger of life/health of the mother.

[@chrisbailey9377]

No it's not. It's propaganda. Do you know the percentage of those cases that actually happen? Or do you just listen to what the media spouts? Those rare cases should ALWAYS be an option. But for every woman to do it as they please? Nah...

[@kimberlyhock3318]

This was one of the bravest and poignant moments of the entire night.

[@whitepartyof4]

Hello!! Fact check: Trump said point blank in the June debate that he SUPPORTS abortion in cases of rape, incest, and danger of life/health of the mother.

[@claywhisman9721]

If more than only a few elected Republicans had been able to show just a small portion of the bravery and strength that Hadley has shown their party may actually have a chance in this election. Their weakness in standing up to Trump will be their undoing.

[@marilynspaulding2142]

Trump is ok with abortion, for incest, rape and the life of the mother. He didn't ban abortion, it was sent back to the state where it belonged. That way the American people can decide and vote.

[@pattykweram2391]

​@@marilynspaulding2142 so then why are women not able to get abortions? States have banned them. Are people supposed to move to a different state? Did you even listen to her story? Do you know how many other children have to birth their rapists baby? Why is a state smarter than a doctor?

[@jatsko3113]

It's not weakness; Trump is the logical conclusion of the values that Republicans want. They don't want to stand up to him; he's their guy.

[@wendymilkins8938]

This girl has been through hell and here she is speaking for the whole country what courage she has shown us all. Bless her 🙏😘😇

[@whitepartyof4]

Hello!! Fact check: Trump said point blank in the June debate that he SUPPORTS abortion in cases of rape, incest, and danger of life/health of the mother.

[@loriallbritten4014]

Hadley is courageous young woman and she deserves standing ovation. No woman or child should have carried a rapes or from incest.god bless you Hadley you are strong young lady

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

I continue to wonder why men aren’t stepping up to educate men on this issue; instead we’re inundated with erectile dysfunction commercials.

[@jonathanporus6488]

Watch her as she tells the most personal part. One hand she keeps back in her pocket possibly pinching herself to keep focused and composure. Notice her face twitches and ticks when she says she was raped by her step father. This was really really hard for her. Quite incredible to watch. I think the what is beautiful line will be more famous, but it was generalized, and to me not as poignant as the preceding personal lines

[@ehsan6744]

I got chills. My fucking god! It was brutal! It was damning!

[@katherinehague5053]

What an amazing woman she radiates strength!! I really hope she is doing well ❤

[@whitepartyof4]

Hello!! Fact check: Trump said point blank in the June debate that he SUPPORTS abortion in cases of rape, incest, and danger of life/health of the mother.

[@traceywilkes7870]

This young woman is so brave ❤

[@CatJabZ]

Amazing speech and amazing woman.

[@whitepartyof4]

Hello!! Fact check: Trump said point blank in the June debate that he SUPPORTS abortion in cases of rape, incest, and danger of life/health of the mother.

[@tomasaguirre1764]

Trump is a monster. 😡

[@chrisbailey9377]

No a monster wants to allow it to be legal for all to do when they want to do it l. And it's shouldn't be allowed. Woe to those who call evil good and good evil. End times indeed

[@brendansparks1511]

@@chrisbailey9377 Literally a crazy comment. Woe unto you for choosing evil.

[@Aerolandaircraft]

@@brendansparks1511 evil is murdering a baby

[@mykliv4546]

What a brave young woman. She possess more courage in her little finger than the entire gop or djt!! We. Will. Not. Go. Back!!!

[@Bejos66]

Im so sad for you... Greetings from Sweden. ❤ J.

[@loriallbritten4014]

We Kamala Harris to win too bring woman rights back

[@KayodeKoD]

Best two minute speech I've ever heard

[@Jesteriandt]

Incredible courage to have given that speech.

[@virgobutterfly1680]

God bless her! All of their stories were so strong and resonated with me. Strange men have no business telling a girl or woman what to do with her body.

[@Danameles]

I stand with these women and i will vote 💙

[@flukedaroundfindout]

ONE GIRL WE HEARD ABOUT COULDN'T TAKE A SHOWER WHEN HER DAD WAS ARUOUND !!!

[@kathyhayden7344]

Father forgive us for we know not what we do 🙏

[@cece8095]

This goes to show the power of the mind. It can compartmentalize on profoundly high levels. Her eyes don’t match her story. On the surface, she is completely together & in great control. This goes to show the power we posses that we can “act” opposite of how we feel. Wow. I’ll be honest. At first I didn’t believe her. Her eyes do not show pain. You don’t see it. But that’s just it. People can pretend so well. They can put on the face to hide all of their pieces. Mainly, the piece of them, the part of them that is so dark that cannot be seen. Only by those who love the one so much, that’s struggling. The Great Sally Field spoke of this in her own memoir.

[@theresasimmons9007]

Yes, it's a great thing that a child is abused and no one intervenes. How wonderful😢If your abuser could have taken you to have an abortion, do you actually think that would have solved anything. Most abusers will use ABORTION TO KEEP UP THE ABUSE. This is HORRIFIC

[@PaigeA]

This is true. But she shouldn't have to have a baby that would be a constant reminder of what happened to her either. But I blame her ratchet mother. Where was she when this was happening for so many years. I read online that she was a drug addict. But I hope her ass went to prison for as long as he did if not longer! HE IS A PEDOPHILE and doesn't seem like he was ever interested in her mother. It seemed like he was only with her mother to get to her daughter which is sick af! 🤢 🤬

[@mamadragonful]

She was told that she had a choice. I have to wonder if her choices included being supported to press charges against her stepfather, put him behind bars, permanently sever any parental rights he might have, plus the medical care and social support required to safely bring the pregnancy to viable? At 12, it probably wouldn't be safe to carry to term, but an early delivery might be possible. Should she be forced to carry to term? No, she should not. But she should also be given all the resources required to secure her safety and give her real choice. I strongly suspect that her "choices" were to go back to her abusive stepfather pregnant, or not-pregnant. That's no real choice.

[@AutodeskFTW]

Has anyone even confirmed her story? I’m not buying it.

[@Claynation2018]

❤respect

[@vickie30]

This poor girl was robbed of her childhood…Anyone who lets a 12 yr old carry a baby is no parent…

[@scottcarey7725]

Its sad & all but Trump hasn't been in office for more than 4 years?

[@kristieshaw4806]

ROE ROE ROE THE VOTE!

[@minnieleal492]

❤

[@AshleyCampbell-z4o]

Im against abortion no right to kill a baby

[@PaigeA]

If it happened to you, would you want to have the baby? Speak for yourself.

[@DonnaC-w1f]

That's too broad of a statement. There are situations where the pregnancy is considered a threat to the mother's health, is not a viable pregnancy, the fetus is damaged or the child will not live, etc Besides that, it's not your choice or the governments choice to involve themselves in other people's life choices. It's dangerous health wise and politically. China imposes restrictions on how many children a couple can have. Are we going to be communistic in America? Whatever choice or need each individual has, it's their choice in a free society. America is the sword and shield for freedom throughout the world.

[@YeTism]

“I was raised by my stepfather after years of sexual abuse” That explains it

[@A-ARMY]

“I was raped by my stepfather after years of sexual abuse” is what she said. And what exactly does that explain?

[@chrisbailey9377]

And if you think it was ANYONE other than The Most High that overturned RvW , then your sorely mistaken. We're at the end. Separation. Left isn't RIGHT. Right isn't LEFT. If you know you know.

[@mjosc1967]

You seem you are "the most high" right now.

[@sueblood7793]

Unfortunately Hadley's trauma has understandably effected her thinking while others undoubtedly influenced her "politics". Try to THINK people and CONSIDER: 1) Donald Trump has never requested nor supported ANY ABORTION BAN ! 2) The overturning of Roe vs Wade did not happen under Trump's Presidency and I frankly think he is taking too much "credit" for it. 3) Overturning Roe vs Wade simply put Responsibility on the States ! If the States had old archaic laws that is on them - not Trump who actually seems so middle of the road it's almost boring if you look at his actual position. 4) In FIFTY YEARS our Broken Federal Legislature has made absolutely ZERO progress in "protecting women's rights" aka ABORTION. Obviously the Democrats prefer to use it as a political football than to offer any clear solution while also significantly benefitting from DONATIONS (kick backs) from Planned Parenthood. 5) Giving power back to States makes Legislature more Accountable as they are "closer to home". Every tiny country in Europe has managed to set Reasonable Abortion laws With Age limits and Exceptions. It's really NOT that hard & while some people may be hurt while the State Legislatures get their act together this important issue will not be a Political Football exerting undue influence on National Elections!! 6). I absolutely feel for this Brave young woman. What horrible trauma she has endured but I also BEG her to CONSIDER how many victims of this sort of abuse and rape are drug REPEATEDLY to clinics BY THEIR ABUSER - to get an abortion in order to HIDE and CONTINUE their HEINOUS CRIMINAL ACTIVITY?? I am going to GUESS more young women and girls are living that screaming silent life than the one Hadley is now able to speak about 7) Andy Beshear's "love" is at best misplaced. He is tainted by the left wing poisen and refused to protect girls and women in Sports in KY due to his "love" for TRANS FOLKS ( now victims of genital Mutilation whose stories are only STARTING to be heard). THANKFULLY KY STATE LEGISLATORS had enough COMMON SENSE and Bipartisan Numbers to Override the Governor's Veto and Protect Women - for now.

[@mjosc1967]

sure Jan

[@vickie30]

Are you nuts?..Donald Trump wants women to be punished..shut up..How dare you say anything about this girls ‘Thinking’..it’s your gross thinking not hers…

[@NjiHyga02]

"Forcing young girls to carry their relatives' babies because it's somehow better than an abortion" is a *weird* hill to die on. Also, "Bipartisan support"? The KY legislature (as well as almost all of the government aside from Beshear himself) are GOP. That's not bipartisan. It's a supermajority.

[@deetybird]

@@mjosc1967lololol this is the best comment 😂😂

[@chrisbailey9377]

I mean of course it's horrible.. but that girls situation is RARE. SUPER RARE. And she should have that option. But for the random woman who doesn't want to deal with the consequences of her actions? NO.

[@A-ARMY]

So you’re not pro life just anti choice. You want to allow some women to have the right to their body but not others, and only under situations you deem are acceptable.

[@mjosc1967]

Mansplaining again?

[@melissatlrnc]

It’s not as rare as you think.

[@annelson8056]

By very rare, do you mean very common? If not your education on this issue has been very limited.

[@tokroni]

Our Father who art in Heaven . Blessed be the innocent children who dont have any say /options in the womb

[@Bethany415]

I'll pray for you. I pray that someday you learn to have compassion for the woman you see right in front of you, instead of the child you imagine.

[@FountainWeeper]

What about the child forced to have her rapists baby

[@mjosc1967]

You are too far gone.

[@PaigeA]

Children rarely have a say when they are born either. Their parents or guardians have to give them permission and sign off on 100s of things without their say. Including being given the right to discontinue treatment of a hospitalized child that is a vegetable or a similar condition that will result in that child dying. Children don't have "a say" until they are 18. All lives are not created out of love. Some are created out of evil.. And think about this too. Even though the child may not be around that predatory parent, it may still grow up and have the same predatory behavior due to genetics.

[@Ash-gi7zk]

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