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.

Alice

This is how it went for me

Jos

Era lo mejor

Francisca

yo encauce mi destino...

Jora

Fiz um aborto e o momento foi muito delicado. Primeiro que fui procurar os…

Rednwhite

Most difficult choice I’ve ever made

Julia

Uratowałam sobie życie

Jéssica Santos

Me submeti ao aborto!

Lindseymae Mckay

My name is Lindseymae McKay. I will be 32 years old next week. I have a 6 year…

Ania

Wczoraj dokonałam aborcji.
Odejście od męża, związanie się z nowym, wydawałoby…

Magda

Może jestem bez serca ale niczego nie żałuję. ja chyba nie nadaję się na matkę…

Abigail

2 miesiące po aborcji. Moje życie wróciło do normy. Jest dobrze..

Alex

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

Beata

Informacja o ciąży przeraziła mnie...nie potrafiłam się z tym pogodzić, byłam…

Robbin

I had an abortion, and i should not have to hide it. My womb is still just fine.

Iolanda

Ser solidária com quem abortou e defender a descriminalização jamais me fez…

a.

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

Anon

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

Gaby

Força, tudo que precisa!

Bree

It was the right decision just hard than i thought it would to deal with

Dália

Eu li uns 100 depoimentos que me ajudaram muito ,então decidi escrever para…