Sallie Gilbert: Abortion ban would deter families moving to WV (Opinion)

Charleston Gazette-Mail

My husband and I moved to West Virginia in the early days of the pandemic. We initially stayed with my parents in Huntington for several weeks as a respite from the cramped quarters of our apartment in Washington, D.C., while we worked remotely.

We were immediately struck by the natural beauty of the state, and the generous, independent spirit of the people here. Eventually, we purchased a house in Charleston. My husband found a job in the state and we settled peacefully into our new South Hills neighborhood.

While we enjoyed the spaciousness of our new home and backyard in its picturesque neighborhood, our thoughts soon turned to starting a family. As two young, working professionals, we assumed we would have access to the best health care possible.