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.

Karin

Zrobiłam to!

Wiadomość o ciąży:

Mój cykl menstruacyjny zawsze wynosił 28 dni

Wer

Tomé la decisión correcta, tal vez no justa, pero correcta.

Monoirmarie

Yo aborté porque es mi derecho

Fabiana

y te lo cuento

Joanna

Moje życie to moje wybory. / My life is my choices.

Ashley

I got pregnant at age 44 after a birth control failure. I am so blessed to…

Izabela

Mam 20 lat i zupełnie nie byłam przygotowana na ciąże.
Ja i mój chłopak…

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ABORTAR ESTÁ BIEN

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I had two.

No woman should ever have to justify a dessicion on her own body.

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Força, meninas, que tudo se ajeita!

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