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.

Anna Cavalcante

Olá, o meu nome é Anna, eu fiquei grávida aos 18 anos, e devido à minha idade

Guid

Não me arrependo!

a.

Początek był raczej standardowy - spóźnił mi się okres, zrobiłam test ciążowy

Eva Paradise

Aborté. Fue un alivio. Nunca me arrepentí. Hoy tengo dos hijos y puedo criarlos…

P.

Wszystko zaczęło sie dosyć banalnie i nic nie zwiastowało, że wkrótce mogę sie…

Ana Luiza

A ironia entre abortar e renascer.

Jennifer

Mi cuerpo, mi decisión

Jordan

The reviews were scary and I was afraid of what would happen when I took the…

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Cherokee Schill

I had 6 abortions.
Originally I was only going to share two of my medically…

Sarah

I feel much relieved thanks to women on web because living in a country where…

Bobbie

The first time I was too young the next I was old enough to know I had no right…

Dolores Feffer

I had two.

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

Ninjanu

Friday, July 13th, 2012
9:03AM.
Hmm, he was supposed to be here by now… I sigh…

Macarena

Yo aborte , con oxapros en Buenos Aires tengo 24 años