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.

Priscilla Silva

Oi, bom é tanta coisa pra falar ... mas vamos lá! Abortei em Março dia 17

Magda

Może jestem bez serca ale niczego nie żałuję. ja chyba nie nadaję się na matkę…

Lisal M. C

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

Ani

I had a 'NO SHAME' abortion

Andreita

yo aborte

Ana Luiza

A ironia entre abortar e renascer.

Morrigan

I don't regret it. It was one of the wisest decisions I ever made in my life. I'…

Anna K.

nie żałuję,

Jaq

I was 21, and nowhere near ready or willing to carry and birth a child because…

Julia

Postanowiłam się podzielić swoją historią, ponieważ gdy szukałam informacji na…

Andy

Decidí sobre mi futuro.

Mariana Leitão

A tal história do “ engravidei por acidente” é real!

Ashley Engbrecht

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

paola paola

Yo aborté

Charlotte Sigler

I had an abortion

Zosia

Dowiedziałam się o mojej niechcianej ciąży podczas wizyty kontrolnej u…

An

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