In this Mark My Words segment of Always Searching, Dr. Saralyn Mark discusses the earth-shattering Supreme Court decision to overturn the 1972 Roe v. Wade ruling which ensured that women had the freedom to make decisions about their reproductive health and bodies. Dr. Mark shares her poignant experiences as a women's health physician and policy expert during the years that abortion rights were continually being dissected by state governments across the country.

The United States has the highest maternal mortality among developed nations, and now joins 24 nations, which includes Afghanistan and Yemen, with the most restrictive abortion laws.

With an eye toward the past, present and future, Dr. Mark envisions a world where the rights of women and girls will be protected in the United States, but the tragic battle will be costly as measured by the loss of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Always Searching is hosted by Dr. Saralyn Mark and Produced by Noah Jones of Nojo Creative Communications.