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.

Adriana

Myślałam, że będzie gorzej, na szczęście cały czas była ze mną moja druga…

carmilla

J'ai avorté quand j'avais 18 ans. Je ne le regrette pas, je suis fière d'avoir…

Jess

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

Maria

La decisión es tuya enlo que sigue te acompañamos

Luana Oliveira Jacob

Fiz um aborto - E me senti aliviada.Cada dia que me deito para dormir, fico…

fiore fiol

Yo me practique un aborto con citotec porque acababab de tener una bebe y…

Leopard

한국에 계신 여성분들 절대로 망설이지 마세요

Libertad

El orgullo de ser mujer y poder decidir.

Rike

It was a birthday

Weronika

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Fran

YO DECIDÍ

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Zrobiłam to!

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