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.

Annabelle Carton

j´ai eu un avortement

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znów mogę cieszyć się życiem...

Cela B

Você precisa fazer uma auto avaliação e ver o que é melhor pra você. Não…

Gemma

The best decision for me.

Julieta Iovaldi Curutchet

Decidí desde el principio no compartir esa experiencia con la pareja de ese…

Monia

Gdy dowiedziałam się że jestem w ciąży byłam przerażona. Nigdy nie przepadałam…

Dana Bronte

Muerte de un ángel.

Pegah

I had an abortion and now I feel as strong as before!

Carol

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

Alex

Never felt so relieved in my life. I owe everything to planned parenthood and…

LOLO

Made me who I am today

Pam

No había otra opción.

Sailor Moon

1. Powody decyzji i dlaczego dziewczyny w mojej sytuacji nie powinny sie czuć…

D.G

Aborto Simples e tranquilo com Cytotec

Contra o aborto até precisar dele

dessa

fiz um aborto sozinha

SouthernBelle

No Regrets.

Młoda Dama

Postanowiłam opisać swój przypadek ponieważ sama podczas dokonywania aborcji…

A .

16 semanas de terror

Grace Grace

Y no existe arrepentimiento.