Beverly Simmons

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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.

Rachelle

I have had 3 abortions, one clinical, 2 medical. I do not regret those…

Jen

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

Joanna

Odzyskałam Moc:)

Canela

Me hice un aborto porque no quería ser madre en ese momento.

Ashley

I got pregnant at age 44 after a birth control failure. I am so blessed to…

Andrea

It's your choice.

Ianne

A cry of freedom for all women who are dictated by the mentality of the norms…

Magda

Może jestem bez serca ale niczego nie żałuję. ja chyba nie nadaję się na matkę…

P.

Wszystko zaczęło sie dosyć banalnie i nic nie zwiastowało, że wkrótce mogę sie…

Liz

I cry. Going into the decision I was strong and certain that I wanted to have…

maly min

Si, yo una vez estuve embarazada, de eso no hace mucho y cuando me entere llore…

Angel M

To była 3 ciąża nieplanowana i niechciana, przede wszystkim przeze mnie. Głupia…

Abbie

I had an abortion and don't regret it.

Anastasia

Hola chicas. Bueno yo quedé embarazada a los 17 años. Recién empezaba mi…

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

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