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.

A.

Dzień, w którym dowiedziałam się o ciąży (kolejnej ciąży) był jednym z…

Kah

Decisões difíceis exigem coragem.

Monika Bery

24.01.2020 godzina 11.51
Tej daty nie i godziny nie zapomnę do końca swych dni.

Alex

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

Paloma

Decidida, sin culpa ni arrepentimiento, soy fiel a mi misma.

Joanna

Odzyskałam Moc:)

Dina Wood

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GabiD

Voltei a ser livre!!

Krysti

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Ashley

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Brenda Rojas

Yo aborte, pero aunque no me siento orgullosa, tampoco me arrepiento.

Machilla

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Mulher

Uma escolha pra vida!

Sadie

I had been with my boyfriend for 6 years and we are in our early 30s now. 

My…

Dani

Because I NEEDED TO DO IT!
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Fanti. Alexandra

Sentí y decidí.

Pocahontas

Seré mamá cuando YO lo decida y ese día definitivamente no será hoy.