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.

Benze ntoni abanye abantu xa ukhupha isisu?

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.

Alice

This is how it went for me

michel

i'm irish, i had an abortion while living in the netherlands.

Tanya

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

Veronica

Yo aborté a las 5 semanas. Yo decidí.

Ananda

No es mi primera vez, es mi segunda vez que lo hago y no me arrepiento.

Danna Elissa

ABORTAR PARA SER "LIBRES" NUEVAMENTE

yerlina

mi decision.una eleccion

Kah

Decisões difíceis exigem coragem.

Libertad

El orgullo de ser mujer y poder decidir.

Jes

No fue facil pero lo hise y me ha hido muy bien! Fue mi mejor decición!

yunni lee

yo aborte. por mi situación económica, por tener otro hijo, porque estudio y…

inteldeath

It was the right decision, and it is my choice.

Magda

Może jestem bez serca ale niczego nie żałuję. ja chyba nie nadaję się na matkę…

SD

I had an abortion. It was in October of 2008, when I was 21. The guy I was…

Brenda Rojas

Yo aborte, pero aunque no me siento orgullosa, tampoco me arrepiento.

J D

My now husband and I got pregnant the first time we slept together. We were…

Abbie

I had an abortion and don't regret it.

Felicia Ríos

Yo elegí y aborté

Val

Am I a horrible person