Beverly Simmons

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1989 الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية

I have always been pro-choice. But after becoming a mother, I felt even more strongly about it! With two beloved children, my husband and I didn't want another child. When our birth control method (diaphragm) failed, both my husband and I felt certain that an abortion was the best thing for our family. We had no doubts at the time, and have had no regrets since. However, we have not talked about it very much and I didn't realize until recently how important it is to be more open about my experience — not only to advocate for women's choice, but also to present my story.

Very positive. The medical practitioners were professional and caring. I am so grateful that this service was available when I needed it and I didn't have to worry about the legality or safety of the procedure.

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For more than 6 months, I kept it a secret from my parents. That burden made me anxious and depressed. When I finally told them, they were very supportive, which was a great relief. My mother had volunteered for Planned Parenthood as a birth-control counselor in a hospital maternity ward (advising the new mothers how to avoid the next accidental pregnancy). She continued to be pro-choice until she died at 90.

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MS

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Yo interrumpí mi embarazo...

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Mi cuerpo, mi decisión

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Julieta Iovaldi Curutchet

Decidí desde el principio no compartir esa experiencia con la pareja de ese…

Bia

E no começo me arrependi mas vi que seria a melhor opção, e escrevendo meu…

Pluma93

Fue una decisión de vida

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A ironia entre abortar e renascer.

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Hattie Ladd

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Fiz o aborto com 7 semanas

Sarah

Because I could barely provide for the child I had already.

Fabiana

y te lo cuento

Lisal M. C

It was a big decided that I made in my life. I had a complexity relationship…

Jen

I had an abortion and I'm so pleased that I had that option. I was only 18…

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It was a birthday

Sabine Ryan

It's not as bad as you think. Please read my story!