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.

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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.

Dominika

Miałam aborcję, udało się i nie żałuję.

Fernanda

Yo aborté y soy una chica libre

Chispi

¿decisión o "me hice a la idea"?

Oliwia

Opowiem Wam moją historie !
Jest to raczej jedna z TYCH popularnych :/ Jestem…

Han

Don’t confuse ‘what ifs’ with regret.

laMaga

Pense en el bienestar de los 2

Lucyna L

I had an abortion

Karo

Verantwortungsbewusste Entscheidung

Emma

I got pregnant the first time I had sex. I was just 18 and knew nothing. I was…

Estka

Mam dwójkę wspaniałych dzieci- 9 lat i rok. Nie chcieliśmy z mężem już więcej.

Carolina

Estou numa relação estável há 4 anos e há 2 parei de usar anticoncepcional…

Magda

To była moja decyzja!

CJ Koivuniemi

I had an abortion. I was twenty years old and living in Ireland, a country…

M

First, I want to thank "Women on Web" for making this abortion possible.

Petal

I had an abortion only a few months ago. I'm 30, a praticing Christian, a…

Gigi

I forgot my birth control for a couple days on a trip, and it was enough to…