Sofia Franklyn has opened up about her experience with abortion in a candid excerpt from her upcoming memoir, *Daddy Issues*, recently published in *Vanity Fair*. The piece, which appeared on October 20, marks a significant moment for Franklyn, who discusses her feelings of shame and isolation connected to the experience, while hoping that sharing her story might facilitate her healing process.
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In the memoir, Franklyn recalls the events leading up to her abortion, which occurred in 2023, three years after her much-publicised departure from the popular podcast *Call Her Daddy*. Co-hosted with Alex Cooper, Franklyn’s exit from the show was a notable saga in the podcasting world. At the time of her abortion, Franklyn was trying to promote her new series, *Sofia with an F*, while simultaneously guest-starring on *Selling Sunset*.
Franklyn recounts the moments leading to her discovery of the pregnancy. Upon arriving in Los Angeles, she and a celebrity stylist worked together to manage her discomfort, as she experienced significant bloating. Her then-boyfriend, identified as Aidan, raised the possibility that she might be pregnant. Despite her initial disbelief—having taken the ‘Chinatown version’ of the morning-after pill—Franklyn decided to take a pregnancy test, which ultimately revealed a surprising result.
In a state of disbelief, Franklyn described her frantic attempts to invalidate the test result, scrutinising the colour of the test lines and researching the likelihood of false positives — only to find that they are rare. The reality of her pregnancy sunk in as she made the decision to seek an abortion at Planned Parenthood. Franklyn describes the initial stages of the process and her uncertainty about what would come next, asking the nurse, “Can I get an abortion?”
The clinic was able to accommodate her the following morning, allowing her to proceed before embarking on a trip to the Amalfi Coast with her family. Reflecting on her experience, Franklyn admits feeling guilty for her choice, especially when confiding in her mother—who had been pregnant at a young age herself—just two days after making the decision. She expressed her conflicted feelings about her own life choices, questioning how she could bring a new life into a world filled with personal chaos and uncertainty.
In an introspective preface to the excerpt, Franklyn shared her apprehension about publicly disclosing such a deeply personal experience. While she often discusses various aspects of her life openly, the topic of abortion remains particularly sensitive. “I can usually reconcile the dark corners of my past, but my feelings around my abortion are, in many ways, still pending,” Franklyn wrote. Despite her reservations, she expressed hope that sharing her story might liberate her from feelings of exile and shame.
*Daddy Issues* is set for release on November 10 and promises to cover not only her experience with abortion but also delve into her time hosting *Call Her Daddy*, the dynamic with Cooper, and the eventual fallout between them. The book aims to shed light on the complexities of their partnership, which was characterised by both professional success and personal turmoil.
In related developments, Alex Cooper has previously addressed the split in her own docuseries, *Call Her Alex*, on Hulu. Cooper highlighted the financial aspects that influenced their decisions, including a proposal from Barstool Sports to allow them to retain ownership of their podcast’s intellectual property, provided they stayed with the company for an additional year. Franklyn reportedly did not accept the deal, leading to Cooper’s decision to continue alone.
The stark contrast between the two narratives surrounding *Call Her Daddy* has become a point of interest among fans and media alike, highlighting the challenges of navigating personal relationships within a high-profile professional setting.
As the release of *Daddy Issues* approaches, Sofia Franklyn’s candid exploration of her personal struggles and the public fallout from her career decisions is sure to draw interest from a wide audience, making her memoir a potential touchstone for discussions around reproductive rights, personal autonomy, and the complexities of female friendship in the public eye.