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.

Pocahontas

Seré mamá cuando YO lo decida y ese día definitivamente no será hoy.

Aby

I felt it was accapted to have an abortion

Manuela L

E não me arrependo.

Jordan

The reviews were scary and I was afraid of what would happen when I took the…

Nichole Jeffers

Being allergic to latex I became pregnant multiple times before I was 20 having…

Ashley Engbrecht

At the young age of 17, I was the victim of sexual assault. There is nothing…

Machilla

“I had an abortion” will appear automatically, but please feel free to change…

Katarina

w wieku 20 lat. Byłam za młoda, mam wielkie plany na przyszłość, nie chciałam…

Lisa

I always thought I cannot be pregnant, as I was diagnosed with primal…

britta

Something that has carried with me ever since.

Ania anonimowa

Odpowiednia pora.

carmilla

J'ai avorté quand j'avais 18 ans. Je ne le regrette pas, je suis fière d'avoir…

Vanessa Behrens

Decisión personal

María

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

JasminMisa

Abortar es tu elección!

laura

Mi experiencia

Maleja

Yo aborté.

Jess

I had two...it was not a hard decision, and I'm glad I did it. Now, I'm a…