Beverly Simmons

Deel je ervaring

1989 Verenigde Staten

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.

Hoe reageerden andere mensen op je abortus?

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.

y.enedi

yo decidi un aborto,

M.

Nie chce się rozczulać. Każda kobieta sama podejmuje tą decyzję ale powinna…

Fran

YO DECIDÍ

Carolina

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

Alice

This is how it went for me

Gaby

Força, tudo que precisa!

M C

Fiz um aborto de aproximadamente 4 semanas e tomei o cytotec que o amigo da…

Alejandra

Tomé una desición

Stormy-Hayden Skylar

I don't regret my abortion in the slightest.

Mary

ABORCJA BEZ BÓLU

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Evelyn

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Ania anonimowa

Odpowiednia pora.

Marie

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

Renata

Calma, eu sei seu desespero. VAI DAR TUDO CERTO! #FORÇA

Alex

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

Ashley Engbrecht

At the young age of 17, I was the victim of sexual assault. There is nothing…

Canela

Me hice un aborto porque no quería ser madre en ese momento.

dessa

fiz um aborto sozinha

KB

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