Maria Thattil reveals how an abortion at 21 ‘increased her prospects’

Maria Thattil reveals how an abortion at 21 ‘increased her prospects’

Web Desk
July 3, 2022

Former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil had an abortion in 2015.
The 29-year-old said her pregnancy terminated “improved her opportunities” and allowed her to go back to school.
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, Maria penned an inspiring appeal for women’s reproductive rights.

Maria Thattil former Miss Universe Australia has revealed how having an abortion in 2015 helped her get to where she is today.

The 29-year-old said in her Saturday column for Nine Honey that having her pregnancy terminated “improved her opportunities” and allowed her to go back to school.

Maria described how she had been diagnosed with depression and anxiety when she learned she was pregnant, had a minimal pay job, and continued to reside at home with her parents.

‘Freedom to decide [my] own future not only increased prospects, but it gave [me] the ability to pivot,’ she wrote.

Maria continued: ‘Pivoting that saw [me] win Miss Universe Australia, represent my country and launch a media career as a self-employed columnist, speaker and public figure reaching people globally to champion anti-racism, inclusion, LGBQTIA+ rights and reproductive justice.’

‘Legal access to abortion gave me choice in my own life. Like every first-rate citizen should have,’ she said.

She discussed how her achievement enabled her to support her family and become financially independent.

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Maria also penned an inspiring appeal for women’s reproductive rights.

Because of the original ruling from 1973, States in the United States were unable to explicitly prohibit abortions.

She expressed her sorrow for women who are compelled to bring pregnancies to term on behalf of “children, rape or incest victims, and people facing life-threatening conditions.”

Maria expressed gratitude for her own liberties and vowed to work for reproductive justice, writing that her heart was breaking for those who were not as lucky.