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.

Anon

I had an abortion at 15...and my life is still going well

Bee

I felt very guilty but relieved . I was way too young to be a mother.

Fabiana

Sou advogada, tenho 40 anos 2 filhas adultas e uma vida estável e feliz.

Sempre…

Lucille 2

I had an abortion. I got pregnant from a brief relationship and very…

Ania Kijawska

Mam dziecko, dom, męża zdecydowałam się na aborcję.

Jude

....because my pregnancy was unexpected and I did not want another child. My…

Brenda

Having an abortion was the right thing for my family.

AM

I had a surgical, had two kids, and then had medical abortion.

Pam Map

Yo lo hice no me arrepiento para nada y agradezco a este sitio por haberme…

Cindy Rios

Yo aborte porque no estaba en el momento adecuado para tener un hijo, mi madre…

Nichole Jeffers

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

Sylwia Zatońska

Ciąża nie powinna być przypadkiem!!!

Daniela Moraes

É fácil defender o aborto das outras. Difícil é decidir quando a gente precisa…

Ashley

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