Amanda Shires has joined up with her creative partner and husband Jason Isbell to release “The Problem,” a track that grapples with reproductive autonomy and reflects on Sept. 28th’s International Safe Abortion Day.
“I’m proud of this song,” Shires wrote via social media. “It wasn’t an easy one to write, but it was worth every tear and all the heartbreak along the way… I hope you can listen with an open heart. This song is about unconditionally supporting someone you love. This is a love song. Let’s be there for each other.”
Proceeds from “The Problem” will go toward the Yellowhammer Fund, an organization based in the southern U.S. which “envisions a society in which reproductive decisions are made free from coercion, shame, or state interference, a society in which individuals and communities have autonomy in making healthy choices regarding their bodies and their futures.”
Adds Yellowhammer Fund executive Laurie Bertram Roberts, “‘The Problem’ tells a story that’s rarely heard or discussed—especially by southerners—and we are grateful that Amanda is shining a light to keep the conversation going. With the 2020 election looming, we want to continue destigmatizing abortion and we hope that normalizing conversations around it will help folks feel more comfortable seeking the essential health care they need… We at Yellowhammer Fund deeply appreciate that Amanda understands why accessible abortion for all is so essential and we’re beyond thrilled to join her in this venture.”
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Typical Agenda
September 28, 2020 at 9:59 pmTypical that the (((globalist))) agenda is continually pushed by (((jambands))). Yet to virtue signal with this human piece of shit is shocking. Watch out for the listerine dude!
Pfff
September 28, 2020 at 8:56 pmBoo hoo. U kill your baby you should feel bad.(it’s not just yours btw) Don’t want a kid, don’t have unprotected sex. It’s like ptsd from war. Oh u killed people and now you feel bad? Boo hoo
Tommy
September 28, 2020 at 8:15 pmLiberals rule because their educated.
They are isn't their
September 28, 2020 at 10:48 pmThe English language can be quite expressive when used properly. It doesn’t matter how many people say these things, it doesn’t make them true. As far as education is concerned, let’s have a grammar lesson. There is no such as a ‘liberal’ or a ‘conservative’, nor a ‘black’ or a ‘white’. These are not nouns, using them as such is for simple-minded people who lack the ability to think properly, even in their native tongue. You are welcome.
phuckdat
September 28, 2020 at 7:49 pmtypical liberal biased media site
moderating comments now are we? but you got no problem pushing your pro-abortion bullshit.
Go down to the Tender Loin where you belong and go get fucked faggots
Bupkis
September 28, 2020 at 7:38 pmLove those trumpers with the flag on the house that’s falling down, while he shits in a gold toilet. Hire a carpenter, and when he’s done tell him to sue ya. You deplorables are funny 😆
Johnny Wad
September 28, 2020 at 7:23 pmYa forgot to pull out ?
Hooby
September 28, 2020 at 6:18 pmYes, it’s a powerful song, but it also feels manipulative somehow.
What do they mean “destigmatize”?
Yes, it is “even legal here.”
You’re not being honest.
Of course it is legal and you know it.
We can make abortion as legal as we want and demand ubiquitous access to public funding, but the “scars always show.” The father may move on but the scars don’t go away.
“Trying not to think of names.”
But, it’s only natural to think of names when you have conceived a life. Can we destigmatize conception? Can we destigmatize the naming of a child?
The chrysalis and butterfly metaphor is a slight of hand.
To conceive is to bear life.
It’s not a bug, it’s a baby.
I’m trying to have an open heart, that’s why I can’t not reply. I’m sure that this song was difficult to write, but it’s also targeted towards funding an advocacy group. If we are going to be honest about this, the conversation has to go both ways or its not a real conversation. I’ve loved people who have tried to stuff the reality of what abortion does and forget the fact that motherhood is real. The pain eventually comes back. Being on someone’s side means offering them hope and courage. Being on someone’s side means doing everything you can to walk with away from that hell.
Motherhood is real and the child is real. Affirm women and children.
Death
September 28, 2020 at 5:10 pmBe careful Jason may swallow listerine and call it a major relapse. Disgusting to use your fake relapse to promote yourself. I hope they both die
bob p's sitting down
September 28, 2020 at 3:36 pmI can never get enough songs about liquor and drugs and fast cars and fast women and ABORTION! Jambands for the win.
Joseph Manzi
September 28, 2020 at 1:45 pmVery Powerful songs and lyrics. I really think you did a great job Jason and Amanda.
Joe