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.

Dolores Feffer

I had two.

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

Alejandra

Tomé una desición

KiciaKamcia

Nie wahajcie sie, jezeli czujecie ze musicie.. zrobcie to

Mar Tina

Todo es muy reciente ... estoy recuperandome hace tan solo dos dias que sucedio.

María

Yo aborte

Charlotte Sigler

I had an abortion

Ana Luiza

A ironia entre abortar e renascer.

Mandy Amanda

Hora de recomeçar

laura

Mi experiencia

Dina Wood

I had an abortion.It was illegal in the United States at the time, but I was…

Nami Tibbers

Não vi outra opção. Então tomei coragem e optei por um aborto.

Młoda Dama

Postanowiłam opisać swój przypadek ponieważ sama podczas dokonywania aborcji…

Xara

I had Three Abortions.

Sunny

To była moja druga aborcja. Jak się okazało, była dużo łatwiejsza, z…

Lucero Lucero

Creo que por fin tuve control de mi vida.

Andreita

yo aborte