Why the Trial of Lindsay Clancy Made Me Even More of a Feminist Than I Already Was

The article is a personal narrative connecting a pregnancy and postpartum experience to gender politics, framed around the author’s later reflections on a trial involving Lindsay Clancy. It recounts how, in January 2016, the author’s ex-fiancée Kara told him she was pregnant. Their relationship was strained, and the news triggered ambivalence, including fear about becoming a father. The piece also describes Kara’s operation to remove pre-cancerous cells as a preventative measure against cervical cancer, highlighting shared anxieties about motherhood. After the birth via Caesarian section, the author describes feeling overwhelmed and out of place, with the concept of leaving never entering his mind, even as responsibility felt daunting.