About Bump+
In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court gave women a choice. Thirty-seven years later, we're giving them a voice. BUMP+ is a provocative web series from Yellow Line Studio that follows the fictional stories of three women facing unintended pregnancies.
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Emily's Blog
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Blog
Katie, Hailey, and Denise have been through so much—so much heartbreak. Each journey has been difficult and painful. They’ve made their decisions; and in that sense, each journey is at an end. But now they have to figure out how to live with the choices they’ve made.
I worry for Katie and John. I [...]
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Bump+ The Conversation Continues
To Our Audience -
Bump+ The Show has come to an end – but the conversation it has sparked is just beginning.
When we launched this experiment, the only thing we knew for sure was that the time for a new kind of conversation about the sensitive topic of abortion had come. We hoped that story [...] -
No Voting
The creators of Bump+ would like to address several errant media reports. Headlines around the world have said Bump+ trivializes the issue of abortion. Fox News has suggested that Bump+ is an “abortion game show.” It is not. We take the stories of our characters and the choices that lie ahead of [...]
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Lauri Deason – Producer
Lauri responds to the question of creating television shows.
To Our Audience -
Bump+ The Show has come to an end – but the conversation it has sparked is just beginning.
As word about Bump+ spread to 64 countries across the globe, controversy and criticism from people on both sides of the debate followed; but instead of listening to them, you found the courage to listen to each other. Six weeks and more than 125,000 site visits later, your responses not only to our characters, but also to each other has proved to the world what we suspected all along – we were right to trust in the goodness and intelligence of our audience. We are intensely humbled by the stories you’ve shared and the respect you have shown to each other. Your partnership has challenged us to see this debate in new ways, and reminded the world that we don’t have to agree to listen and respond with compassion. Thank you for that gift.
Comments on individual episodes have now been closed in order to preserve what was The Bump Experience as it unfolded. A new comment thread has been opened here to keep the conversation going. Please visit this link to share your story and join the conversation.
Man, the relationships in this show remind me of the abusive one I just left, and I don’t think I’m just seeing things. The two guys present are totally controlling. I think it would be more realistic to show a normal, healthy relationship.
I heard about the show via a post on Salon.com. I have to admit that I am enjoying the show and appreciate the dialog that has come in regards of it. However, I am curious as to why the producers/directors/writers had not choosen to include any women of color as one of the characters of the show.
Theresa -
We’re glad you’re enjoying the show, and we appreciate your willingness to enter the conversation, as well as your specific question. You are not the first to notice or ask. One of our producers, Chris Riley, has posted a video response elsewhere on the website. If you go to the homepage, you should see his photo and a link to that video.
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Lauri Deason
Producer
Perhaps it is because, statistically speaking, caucasian women have more abortions than women of color.
Hey Marie,
After reading your story, I am proud of the direction you have taken with your life. I agree, “This choice is most definitely not something to be taken lightly.” And what grinds my gears is how certain organizations [NAME OF ORGANIZATION DELETED] will promote the idea that an abortion is something quick and simple.
I have never been in a love relationship with anyone, but I know and have seen those uncommited relationships all the time. And personally, it hurts me when a couple not so committed with their relationship will build it around sex. I believe there is more to love than sex. And as a man, I would never recommend an abortion to any woman.
Jennifer, it sounds like you are very fortunate that your mom made such a tough decision. And given how positive you seem to feel about it, I’m guessing that she had support and did a great job raising you.
As a woman who has had an abortion 25 years ago, I have to say that not only was the unprotected sex a selfish and irresponsible decision, so was the abortion. I considered having the baby, and I considered adoption, but I didn’t want the stigma that having the baby would have brought. I didn’t have the nerve to deal with everyone I worked with, of my immediate and extended family, my friends. My partner and I were in an uncommitted relationship, we were not good at communicating with each other. It wasn’t long after the abortion that we split–we had made a choice not to create a life together.
I have a family now, and after raising a child, I know what joy and possibility I could have brought into the world. The decision I made allowed me to continue my life in a way that was “right” for me, but I am not proud of it. I will always feel guilty about it.
I hope the characters are offered other options and offered counseling (unlike me and my partner). And not just from the other women on the show, one of whom believes that there’s nothing to it–sadly, it seems to be her birth control method of choice. This choice is most definitely not something to be taken lightly.