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.

mayumi uehara

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Lily

MI CASO

Monoirmarie

Yo aborté porque es mi derecho

Jennifer

Mi cuerpo, mi decisión

Jess

I had two...it was not a hard decision, and I'm glad I did it. Now, I'm a…

Urszula

Po porodzie miałam postanowienie, wiecej dzieci nie chcę, mój ginekolog dobrze…

Jennifer

Sin duda ha sido la decisión más difícil que he tomado en lo que llevo de vida

Kate

and I'm so relieved

Carol

I woke up in bed, and thought this is a new beginning for him and I. I could…

księżycowa23

Rozumiem wszystkie kobiety które chcą legalnie dokonać aborcji. Rozumiem że…

britta

Something that has carried with me ever since.

Tanya

I was not in a stable relationship and was already raising a daughter on my own.

Joanna

Moje życie to moje wybory. / My life is my choices.

Brenda

Having an abortion was the right thing for my family.

Bobbie

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

Marie

I had an abortion. It's a choice I want available for every woman, for…

Adhi

Saya masih duduk di kelas 3 SMA saat melakukan aborsi. Saya sudah pacaran…

Alex

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