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.

Naad

I had an abortion when I was 23 years old

Angela

Pregnancy and abortion - what a trip.

Annabelle Carton

j´ai eu un avortement

Lisal M. C

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

elusabeth

I had an abortion

Edyta

Nie wstydzę się tego, że jestem teraz szczęśliwa!!!

Julieta Iovaldi Curutchet

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

Ana Luiza

A ironia entre abortar e renascer.

Andreita

yo aborte

Wer

Tomé la decisión correcta, tal vez no justa, pero correcta.

Danna Elissa

ABORTAR PARA SER "LIBRES" NUEVAMENTE

Stephanie

at just 19 years old.

Marie

I had an abortion. It's a choice I want available for every woman, for…

Tanya

I was not in a stable relationship and was already raising a daughter on my own.

Sofia Ignatius

I had abortion n all went well

Lucyna L

I had an abortion

Monoirmarie

Yo aborté porque es mi derecho