Beverly Simmons

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1989 Vereinigte Staaten

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.

Luka

Hice lo mejor que pude, estando bajo toda la presión del mundo.

anjali sidhu

I had an abortion

justin ..

NIGDY NIE MÓW NIGDY! ..kiedyś powiedziałam sobie, że aborcja nigdy nie będzie…

Lucie

I had more than one abortions. I made the choices because I care about the…

Angy :)

I decided to have an abortion, it wasnt easy but it was the best decision

Raquel Monterrey

I spoke with the spirit of my child before my abortion. That spirit who was…

Pegah

I had an abortion and now I feel as strong as before!

Rocio Beron

Tome mi decisión y estoy mejor haciendo lo que quiero y siento!!

Claudiagyn

Aconteceu comigo.

britta

Something that has carried with me ever since.

Julia

Uratowałam sobie życie

Fernanda

Hola mi nombre es fernanda tengo 23 años y mi historia comenzo cuando un condon…

Marta M.

Dokonałam aborcji

Andreita

yo aborte

Macarena

Yo aborte , con oxapros en Buenos Aires tengo 24 años

Laura

I had a surgical abortion at Planned Parenthood in Beacon, NY at 4 weeks.

gise

esta vez decido yo!