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.

An

A los 19 años , no me arrepiento de haber tomado esta desicion. Fue un…

Masha

This isn't my first abortion.... :'( My second one I am currently scheduled for.

Alejandra

Tomé una desición

Ianne

A cry of freedom for all women who are dictated by the mentality of the norms…

Emily

10 years ago, at age 32, I had an abortion. The pregnancy was unplanned and I…

Julia

Uwolniłam się od piekła i zyskałam szansę na szczęście

Luana Oliveira Jacob

Fiz um aborto - E me senti aliviada.Cada dia que me deito para dormir, fico…

Margarita

Dicen que interrumpí una vida, yo siento que lo que hice fue continuar con la…

Aby

I felt it was accapted to have an abortion

Misa Mary

soy feliz,soy libre, aborte!! fue la decision mas acertada y feliz que pude…

Anonimowa

Dokonałam tego co jest zakazane w tym kraju. Nie czuję się winna.

Lu

Unexpected feelings

Andy

Decidí sobre mi futuro.

Lindsay Millett

I had an abortion

Jora

Fiz um aborto e o momento foi muito delicado. Primeiro que fui procurar os…

Carol

I woke up in bed, and thought this is a new beginning for him and I. I could…

Ana

Fiz um aborto e não me arrependo. O meu desejo é que todas as mulheres tenham…

Karen vargas

Yo Decidí