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.

Marta M.

Dokonałam aborcji

Maleja

Yo aborté.

Marie

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

Daria

Mam 17 lat i jestem z moim chłopakiem od lutego. Aborcji dokonałam z wczoraj na…

Susy

Yo interrumpí mi embarazo...

takaja

zrobiłabym to jeszcze raz

Sol

Yo interrumpí un embarazo no deseado.

Kamila

Ożyłam

Andreza

Quando descobri que estava grávida eu já estava com um mês de gestação. A…

Daniela

Y lo volvería a hacer, habia terminado con mi ex pololoy el era super…

María

Aborté y no me arrepiento. I do not regret my abortion.

Lisal M. C

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

Abigail

2 miesiące po aborcji. Moje życie wróciło do normy. Jest dobrze..

Karolina

Miałam aborcję

Laura

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

Maria

Sou dona de mim.

Pluma93

Fue una decisión de vida

Kah

Decisões difíceis exigem coragem.