Beverly Simmons

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1989 United States

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.

How did other people react to your abortion?

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.

Adriana Reyes

Hola mi nombre es Adriana tengo 22 años y soy estudiante de Pedagogía; quisiera…

paola paola

Yo aborté

y.enedi

yo decidi un aborto,

Vanessa Behrens

Decisión personal

Andrea

It's your choice.

Anna

Nigdy nie sądziłam, że to powiem ale tak, miałam aborcję.
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M.

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Alice

This is how it went for me

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Nie wahajcie sie, jezeli czujecie ze musicie.. zrobcie to

Angy :)

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

Laura

Fue una difícil decisión a pesar que no es mi primer aborto. Sé que tengo un…

Alejandra

Mi decisión

H

I had two abortions by the time I was 23 and a third when I was 29. All…

Yukino

Yo aborte

Abril Violeta

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Lucyna L

I had an abortion