Welcome to the Moth Podcast.

I'm Sarah Haberman, the Moths Executive Director.

A few weeks ago, before the ruling on Roe v Wade, we had a special episode about body autonomy.

It highlighted the importance of choice in having ownership over your decisions, your heart,

your mind, and your body.

With the news of the reversal, we felt the need to produce another special episode.

This one is dedicated to everyone who is reeling from the devastating effect of the court's

decision, in particular the women of color in this country who will be impacted most.

If you're like me, you spend the last few days struggling to find a way forward.

This episode is for all of you who need a shot of inspiration to help you regain your strength,

find your voice, and restore your hope.

We have two stories for you today.

As you listen to them, remember the power of your own narrative, and that telling stories,

sharing truths, and making people listen is all a part of creating positive change.

Our first story is from Sheila Callaway.

She told this in 2017 on a stage in Nashville, here's Sheila live with the Moth.

So there I was standing at the podium with my client.

I was the public defender and I was representing him when he had been charged with burglary.

He had broken into a store and taken some money out of the register.

Now the video they had wasn't really clear.

They had his fingerprints, but he used to work at that store.

So there was a good reason that his fingerprints were on the thing.

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