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Are “Missed Period Pills” Abortion? Here’s the Truth.

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Are "Missed Period Pills" Abortion?

In recent years, the abortion industry has been shifting its messaging and it’s no accident. This strategy, known as demedicalization, aims to make abortion seem simpler, safer, and more casual than it truly is.

By downplaying the seriousness of what’s happening inside a woman’s body, abortion providers hope to normalize abortion as “no big deal.” You’ll hear phrases like:

  • “The abortion pill is completely safe.”
  • “Women have been taking it for decades.”

But what’s missing from that messaging? The truth.

What are Missed Period Pills?

An example of this tactic in use is the “Missed Period Pills” or “Period Pills”.

These use the same prescription medications as a medical abortion (mifepristone and misoprostol). The drugs empty the contents of the uterus, and the resulting bleeding is described as “bringing on your period.”

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What makes the period pills different, and deeply concerning, is that women don’t have to test to know if they are even pregnant or not. That’s right – if you’ve missed your monthly period and the stress of taking a pregnancy test is more than you can bear, you can take abortion-inducing drugs to “reset your cycle.”

This is not simply “managing your period”; it is potentially ending a life.

The Ethical and Emotional Cost

This concept was developed as a way to provide early abortions to women who are uncomfortable with the idea of terminating a pregnancy.  

Emotionally and spiritually, this language numbs women to the reality that there may already be a precious life growing inside them. By calling it “just a missed period,” abortion providers remove the humanity of both the woman and her baby.

There are no pregnancy tests. No ultrasounds. No confirmation.

Here’s what the missed period pills website says about risk of overuse in people who aren’t pregnant:

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Women can take these pills as early as 28 days from their last period without a pregnancy test. Some women may experience missed periods for reasons unrelated to pregnancy, yet instead of helping women ask “why?” their period might be late (stress, diet, hormones, illness, or pregnancy), these period pill providers promote ignorance and fear.

This is financially deceptive. These pills could potentially cost over $150. That’s money spent on drugs that would not “end” anything if the woman wasn’t pregnant in the first place.

That’s not care. That’s exploitation.

Legally, period pills fall into a gray area. Whatever legal implications that come with obtaining these pills, the woman is liable for them.

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The Patient’s Rights

Because a pregnancy test is never performed, we never know what these pills do. Did they end a pregnancy? Or was there never any pregnancy to begin with?

The patient’s right to understand the implications, risks, and side effects are never fully revealed to her.

It’s not care. It’s confusion.

This approach removes basic medical safeguards and denies women the truth about what’s happening in their bodies.

  • Without a pregnancy test she can’t know if she is pregnant.
  • Without an ultrasound, she won’t know if the pregnancy is in her uterus. If her pregnancy is outside of the uterus, an ectopic pregnancy, that is considered a medical emergency. She also can’t know how far along she is, which makes a difference in the effectiveness of the drugs.

Additionally, there is risk of severe complications or an incomplete abortion, and she’s told it’s “just a heavy period.” 

How irresponsible that her safety is hardly considered at all?

So where is the hope?

It’s here. This is information we want ALL women to have. Our clinic provides women with free pregnancy confirmation, free ultrasounds, and free options counseling. They need a safe space to process their options, get medically accurate information, and see the truth and life inside them.

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We do not profit from her decision. Because she matters. Her baby matters. Life matters.

Women deserve honesty. Not hidden agendas or rebranded abortion pills. At Care Net Peninsula, we believe every woman is made in the image of God, and her life, and the life within her, are precious. Help us continue our work of serving moms and saving babies by making a gift, volunteering, or donating.

Kinta, RN, BSN, Nurse Manager

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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Protect What You’ve Built – Serve Moms. Save Babies.

Be Proud of What You Built

For almost 40 years, women facing their darkest days—pregnant, afraid, and alone—have found you waiting for them through the ministry of Care Net Peninsula and our free women’s clinic, Alcove Health.

This ministry didn’t happen by accident.

It took sacrifice, commitment, and faithfulness.

And you were faithful.

You stood in the gap, creating a space that rescues both mama and baby. Time and time again, you provided the help and hope she needed to choose life for her baby.

In the five years since COVID, our clinic has doubled the number of clients we serve each year and tripled the number of abortion-minded women we reach. And because of your faithfulness, more than half of the abortion-minded women we served last year chose life for their babies.

This is exactly why you are part of the Care Net Peninsula family. Babies, children, and adults are alive today because of the ministry you’ve built.

Like baby Joey, born this past February. His mom came to our clinic to find out how war along she was, with the intention of aborting him, but in her own words, she “came out choosing life.”

There you are, right in the middle of her and Joey’s story. Because of you, this didn’t become an abortion story—it’s Joey’s story.

His living story

Just before her due date, Joey’s mom wrote to share how much she would’ve missed had she chosen abortion, she and Joey have the life they were meant to share.

a new threat to life in virginia

As we look ahead, we’re not going to be distracted. We’re staying laser-focused on babies just like Joey, but we have to share about a real threat we see coming to the ministry.

Right now, our General Assembly is in the process to amend our state constitution with a “right to abortion”.

This is a threat to future generations of Virginians: babies, girls, and women. And it’s also a threat to the ministry you’ve invested in all these years.

Care Net Peninsula could land in the crosshairs if this amendment passes: our very mission could be considered unconstitutional right here in Virginia.

Multiple states have made the “right to abortion” a fundamental right; we need only look at them to see the implications for us if this amendment passes.

  • Massachusetts: The state actively campaigns against pro-life pregnancy centers by targeting the language they can use with patients.
  • New Jersey and Washington State: Unfounded investigations are robbing pro-life pregnancy centers of valuable resources and time by requiring years of records without any proof of wrongdoing.
  • New York and California: Pro-life pregnancy centers are being sued for talking about the Abortion Pill Reversal Process (a process that has saved over 6,000 lives to date, some right here in our area).
  • Illinois: State law is forcing pro-life pregnancy centers to promote abortion, even requiring them to refer for abortion.

If this amendment passes, Virginia won’t be safe from this type of overregulation.

we need you now more than ever!

You’ve risen to the occasion every time we’ve asked. We needed diapers, you sent us diapers. We needed more staff, you funded new staff positions. When our space limited who we could serve, you gave us a building.

You have faithfully built the ministry of Care Net Peninsula through giving, your time, and your prayers. You’ve loved women, babies, and families well. You’ve loved us, the staff, too.

But what we need from you now is to vote.

On November 4th, Virginia voters will choose the delegates who decide if the “right to abortion”. amendment moves forward. We’re asking you to stand for life at the ballot box.

We pray one day, you’ll look back knowing your investment in Care Net Peninsula has mattered, for thousands of babies, like Joey. But future lives will be threatened or protected by the choices we make today.

Let the lives you’ve already saved—your living legacy—inspire your vote and your continued stand for generations yet to live.

YOUR GIVING MATTERS,

YOUR GIVING SUSTAINS THE MISSION.

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Sherri Pigue, Client Relations Manager

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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Action Needed: Protect Life in VA

For years, our work has quietly and effectively saved lives. We’ve focused on the woman and baby in front of us, not politics. But today, I must step outside my comfort zone, and maybe yours too, to warn you about a threat that puts everything we do at risk.

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Action Needed: Protect Life in VA

Action Needed:
PROTECT LIFE IN VA

I’m writing you today because, as the Executive Director of Care Net Peninsula, I feel a deep responsibility to protect the mission you faithfully support.

For years, our work has quietly and effectively saved lives. We’ve focused on the woman and baby in front of us, not politics. But today, I must step outside my comfort zone, and maybe yours too, to warn you about a threat that puts everything we do at risk.

THE PROBLEM:

There is a proposed amendment to the Virginia Constitution that would enshrine “reproductive freedom” as a fundamental right—including abortion through all nine months of pregnancy. If this amendment passes, pregnancy centers like ours could be seen as “infringing, burdening, or denying” these rights simply because we don’t offer abortions. Legal experts believe this could open the door to devastating lawsuits or new regulations that would make it nearly impossible for us to continue serving the women who need us most.

Let Me Be Clear:This is not politics as usual. This is a direct threat to our ability to exist.

WHY NOW?

The amendment has already passed once through the General Assembly and will be voted on a second time in January 2026. If the House of Delegates election on November 4 results in a pro-abortion majority once again, the amendment will pass in January and be voted on as a ballot initiative in November 2026. It would take a miracle from God not to pass—current polling is 61-39 in favor of the amendment.

Let Me Be Clear: This can be stopped. The political reality is this. The House of Delegates is currently 51-49 pro-abortion. If that flips this November to 51-49 Pro-Life, this threat is gone.

OUR POSITION?

At Care Net Peninsula, we’ve never made political endorsements. And we still won’t. But we must speak up about this amendment because it’s about more than politics—it’s about our mission and the lives of thousands of unborn children.

My job isn’t to tell people who to vote for, but it is my job to tell the truth. And the truth is, the only realistic path to stopping this abortion amendment is to elect Pro-Life candidates to the House of Delegates on November 4th.

WHAT CAN YOU DO

WHY IT MATTERS:

Imagine a future where our center is shut down. Not because we did something wrong, but because we “infringed” on a “right” to abortion. Imagine a Virginia where no voice is left to offer women real choice. This isn’t hyperbole. Pregnancy Centers in seven states are being sued as we speak.

Now Imagine the OppositeA future where life is protected. Where centers like ours thrive, and where the next generation of children live because you stood up and said, “Not on our watch”.

Now Imagine the Opposite: A future where life is protected. Where centers like ours thrive, and where the next generation of children live because you stood up and said, “Not on our watch!”

This is our moment. Not to turn political, but to be faithful.
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Ryan Holloway, Executive Director

September 26, 2025

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No Longer Silent: A Father’s Story of Loss & Redemption

NO LONGER SILENT:

A Father's Story of Loss, Redemption, & Forgiveness

I always tried to make myself the easygoing guy, anyone could talk to, always smiling and capable of blending into the different groups around me. I wanted connection — friends, a girlfriend, people to see the “me” I didn’t think anyone did. Three high schools later, she finally saw me. I continued on in the relationship despite signs to turn around. We were together for two years. Finally out of high school and free to start our lives. Young and trying to figure life out, we talked about marriage and quickly moved in together. We were playing house.

Two months into trade school, I got a text:
“I’m late. I might be pregnant.”

On my way home, I stopped and picked up a box of pregnancy tests and waited at home in a hurricane of emotion. I’d always wanted to be a dad, even if I had no idea how to be one.

THE TEST WAS POSITIVE . . .

We started calling and driving around, looking for a clinic to get a blood test to confirm the pregnancy. But an actual hurricane was coming through town, and everything was closed. We sat in my car, searching and calling for clinics, when she looked up and said, “I have an appointment for next week.” I asked, “For the test?”  She replied, “No. For an abortion.”

I WAS DEVASTATED.

We hadn’t talked about it. We hadn’t processed it, and suddenly it was decided.

I fell silent for a few minutes. I didn’t know what even to say. The only road forward I knew was: “Her body, her choice.” I thought being a good man meant supporting her decision. So, I kept quiet and took care of her. The following week I called out of work to take her to the appointment. But the next day, I had to go back to work as if nothing happened.

I felt my heart being ripped out of my chest, but I numbed it with justification that I wasn’t ready to be a dad.

Looking back now, I know I sinned, not by ending the life of our child with my own hands but by listening to the world’s wisdom and failing to protect that life. I didn’t speak up, I didn’t lead, I didn’t stand between my child and death. That haunts me.

We named him Michael. I say “him” even though we’ll never know for sure. I just know it in my heart. He would’ve been four years old this year.

For a long time, we didn’t talk about it. My girlfriend and I stayed together for two more years, but we never processed the loss. Birthdays became quiet reminders of what could have been. Eventually, we broke up. I moved back to Virginia. And God began breaking through my hardened heart.

One day I hit a stop sign — literally. I was driving, carefree, and ran into a stop sign. It sounds small, but God works through anything. For the first time, I faced my mortality. I started asking questions. What about Michael? Where is he? Would I see him again? And then the deepest realization hit me: I wasn’t on the path where I would see him again. If he were in heaven, I wouldn’t be.

God used that realization to begin drawing me to Himself. Through conversations with believers, reading the Bible, and wrestling with the truth, I began to see, really see, my need for a Savior. Desiring to share the news of my faith, I got baptized in November of 2022. That baptism wasn’t the finish line. It was the starting point of a new life in Christ.

Healing hasn’t been easy. But the church and my family have been lifelines. God corrected my relationship with my parents and gave me a community that helps bear this burden with me. He gave me brothers and sisters in Christ who don’t minimize the pain but point me toward hope and purpose. My story doesn’t end with regret. It concludes with redemption.

My ex-girlfriend, now a believer herself, reached out to ask for forgiveness. That conversation brought a kind of closure I didn’t know I needed. She was holding her newborn baby when we spoke. And as much as it hurt to hear, I felt nothing but joy that God had given her another chance at motherhood.

So why share this story now? Because there are too many men like me: quiet, confused, and sidelined. We have stopped using our voices because we’re told we don’t have one in this space. But that has to change. Our silence comes at a cost. If this story helps even one man find Jesus, find his voice, or find healing, then it’s worth telling.

I want to live my life in a way that honors God. I want to serve, speak out, and stand firm, not because I’m strong, but because Christ is. Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may know what is the will of God, what is good, acceptable and perfect.” That’s what God did for me. He renewed my mind, restored my soul, and gave me a mission.

This is for Michael. This is for the men still searching. This is for the God who forgives and redeems.

At Care Net Peninsula, we're not just here for Moms and Babies — we're here for Dads like Christian, too!

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At Care Net Peninsula, we believe that reaching fathers is critical to achieving a lasting impact in the lives of our clients and their babies.

That’s why we launched a Men’s Ministry Program. For more information and to find ways to get involved, click here.

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Friday, September 12, 2025

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Meet Our 2025 Keynote Speaker, Dr. Bill Lile, The Prolife Doc

Meet Dr. Bill Lile

Care Net Peninsula's 2025 Peninsula4Life Dinner Keynote Speaker

Dr. William Lile, known nationwide as “The ProLife Doc,” is a board-certified OB/GYN, former department chair, and founder of the ProLife Doc ministry. In 1999, he took over Pensacola’s largest abortion provider, and on day one, ended all abortion services and referrals. Since then, he’s been on a mission to educate and inspire, using his medical expertise and biblical convictions to defend the lives of the unborn.

Dr. Lile specializes in diagnosing and treating complex conditions before birth. From performing fetal heart surgeries to administering blood transfusions to unborn babies, his work presents a powerful and undeniable truth that these unborn children are patients who deserve the same rights and protections as anyone else. 

Through powerful visuals, real medical knowledge, and unapologetic biblical truth, Dr. Lile speaks across the country at churches, schools, and pregnancy resource centers, equipping others to stand boldly for life. He’s also the creator of the ProLife Doc Curriculum—an 8-module educational series that features stunning medical animations, expert commentary, and interactive workbook content.

Dr. Lile’s message is clear, hopeful, and deeply compelling: a patient is a person, no matter how small—and every life is made in the image of God.

Learn more about Dr. Lile at https://www.prolifedoc.org

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Friday, July 25, 2025

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Local Physician, Libby Palumbo, DO Named Chairperson for Peninsula4Life Benefit Dinner

Local Physician, Libby Palumbo, DO Named Chairperson for Peninsula4Life Benefit Dinner

Local physician Libby Palumbo, DO will serve as chairperson at this year’s annual Peninsula4Life Benefit Dinner, taking place on October 17th at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

This October 17th, over 900 guests will gather at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia for the 39th annual Peninsula4Life Dinner benefitting Alcove Health, the Peninsula’s only no-cost women’s pregnancy health center. This annual event brings together local businesses, churches, and individuals to raise awareness and funds for the pregnancy clinic’s medical services and resources.

“I am honored to chair this year’s Peninsula4Life dinner to support Alcove Health and further their mission of supporting women with unplanned pregnancies and empowering them to choose life for their unborn children.

Upon becoming a physician, I recited the Hippocratic Oath, pledging to uphold ethical standards in my practice, including not to harm or give a lethal drug to anyone, even if asked, nor to advise such a plan. I am proud to partner with this organization and protect the most vulnerable patient, the unborn child. “

The evening’s keynote address will be delivered by Focus on the Family Partner and renowned physician Dr. Bill Lile, who will share insights on cutting-edge medical advancements used to treat complex conditions in the womb. To learn more about attending the dinner or to make an online donation, please visit peninsula4life.org.

About Care Net Peninsula
Care Net Peninsula, founded in 1986 as Peninsula Crisis Pregnancy Center, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides no-costs services to women experiencing unplanned pregnancy. Care Net Peninsula operates a medical clinic in Newport News offering options counseling, ultrasounds, parenting support and more.

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Monday, July 7, 2025

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Michelle’s Story

Michelle's Story

In her Own Words

“I was surprised when I found out that I was pregnant. I had two previous high-risk pregnancies that ended in loss, and was told I wouldn’t be able to have children. I was career-focused; I had a job working with the city and I wasn’t ready or expecting to have a child at the age of 30.

I felt a bit overwhelmed because I would be a first-time mom. I was an orphan myself without family support, so I wasn’t sure I could perform my best or know what to do to provide for my baby.

I experienced top-tier services at Alcove Health, free healthcare services, and tons of resources, including baby supplies and free maternity classes, which helped a lot. They provided me with postpartum and anxiety support through resources and someone to communicate with, without judgement.

Alcove Health has changed my life and helped me become a confident mom. They are the village that every mother needs.“

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April 28, 2025

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Support Through Pregnancy and Beyond

Support Through Pregnancy and Beyond

A common question that pregnancy centers often face—whether from supporters or critics of the pro-life movement—is how we continue to support a woman after she chooses to keep her child. It’s a valid question, especially for faith-based providers who are called to love and serve others in tangible ways.

While no organization can meet every need for every individual, at Care Net Peninsula, we strive to provide essential services at no cost to women facing unplanned pregnancies. However, even with our commitment, there are limits to the extent of care we can offer. But that doesn’t stop us from doing everything we can. Here are a few of the ways we support women throughout their pregnancies and beyond:

Essential Support:
At Care Net Peninsula, we offer free parenting programs to women and families, alongside a generous “baby shower basket” filled with essentials, including six months’ worth of free diapers and wipes.

Caring Connections:
Our dedicated client advocates remain in contact with mothers for up to a year after the birth of their child, providing ongoing resources and emotional support.

Mentorship:
Through our partner churches, we connect clients with trained mentors who walk alongside them, offering spiritual guidance and building lasting relationships. Some of these connections last for a season, while others become lifelong bonds.

Community:
Care Net Peninsula also runs a private Facebook group, moderated by experienced mothers, where past and current clients can ask questions, share experiences, and find camaraderie during this exciting and challenging time.

Cherished Memories:
As an additional gift, CNP offers free photo sessions through our staff and volunteer photographers, capturing beautiful moments of newborns with their families. Just this past weekend, we held a special mini session for women from our clinic’s Moms Group!

By supporting Care Net Peninsula through your time, prayers, or financial contributions, you are directly impacting the lives of mothers during one of the most important seasons of their lives. Let’s continue to serve these women when they need it most.
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Action Needed: Protect Life in VA

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Choosing Life: A Story of Hope and Courage

Choosing Life: A Story of Hope & Courage

This February, one of our clients welcomed a healthy baby into the world, and others are courageously choosing life for their babies!

Our team met with one woman in particular who had just discovered she was pregnant. Initially feeling scared and overwhelmed, abortion seemed like her only option. But after her appointment, she left with the help and hope she needed to choose LIFE for her baby.

Here’s what she had to say:

“I came in today and you ladies made me feel so supported and loved. I was so nervous about my pregnancy and everything that comes with being pregnant and y’all relieved so much stress off my back. I felt as if I was around family and I can’t thank y’all enough for the love you showed me today. I will refer anyone I know that needs help or guidance to Alcove and I will 100% be back throughout my pregnancy.”

We know that it is only through God’s grace, and your unwavering support, that we are able to walk alongside these women during such a pivotal moment in their lives. Thank you for making this journey possible.

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Friday, February 21, 2025

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Action Needed: Protect Life in VA

For years, our work has quietly and effectively saved lives. We’ve focused on the woman and baby in front of us, not politics. But today, I must step outside my comfort zone, and maybe yours too, to warn you about a threat that puts everything we do at risk.

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Meet Denise – A Nurse on a Mission to Serve Moms and Save Babies

Meet Denise

A Nurse on A Mission to Serve Moms & Save Babies

We’re thrilled to welcome Denise Espada, RN, BSN to the Care Net Peninsula team!

Denise first joined us in January 2024 as a per diem nurse, and this fall, she transitioned into a part-time role, bringing not just clinical expertise but a heart deeply committed to the mission of life.

As a Registered Nurse trained in limited ultrasounds, Denise works directly with the women who come through our doors, offering both medical care and compassionate support as they navigate big decisions. Her calm spirit and genuine love for people have already made her a blessing to our team and the moms we serve.

Denise’s heart for this ministry runs deep. She had been serving at another pregnancy center in Virginia, but when a position opened up at CNP, she knew God was opening a door that was closer to home and would give her the opportunity to dedicate more time to the mission.

Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Denise holds a BSN from Adelphi University. She’s lived in Virginia for the past 12 years and currently serves in both the women’s and children’s ministries at Calvary Chapel of Gloucester. And when she’s not serving at church or in the clinic, she’s most likely spending time with her big, beautiful family—her husband of 28 years, their five children, and two (almost three!) grandchildren.

She’s also bilingual and grew up in a Spanish-speaking home—something that has been a gift to many of the moms we serve.

When asked what she’s most looking forward to, Denise didn’t hesitate:
“Continuing to show women LIFE and LOVE.”

We couldn’t be more grateful to have Denise on our team, and we know you’ll love her just as much as we do. Next time you’re at the clinic, be sure to say hello and help us welcome her to the CNP Family!

Amanda Franks, Marketing Director

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September 26, 2025

For years, our work has quietly and effectively saved lives. We’ve focused on the woman and baby in front of us, not politics. But today, I must step outside my comfort zone, and maybe yours too, to warn you about a threat that puts everything we do at risk.

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