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.

Maleja

Yo aborté.

Ray

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Jillybean

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violet

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Lily

MI CASO

Nthati

It was a difficult but necessary choice to have made.

Marta M.

Dokonałam aborcji

Dina Wood

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

Anne Jellinek

I had two abortions in my life: one when I was 21 and newly married and one 8…

Nastka

Spóźniał mi się tydzień okres, więc zrobiłam test wyszedł dodatnio, drugi i…

aileen

I have had two abortions

Nanda

Oi meninas, venho aqui contar meu relato para vocês pq acredito que de alguma…

Newyor7891

I had an abortion

Claudiagyn

Aconteceu comigo.

Jaq

I was 21, and nowhere near ready or willing to carry and birth a child because…

Allison

My abortion was 100% my choice.

Karolina B

Kiedy spóźniła mi się miesiączka ... Wtedy juz wiedziałam że to ciąża .