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.

magdalena

Miałam aborcje. Dzięki pomocy i wyrozumiałości women on web uda mi się to.

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I had two abortions by the time I was 23 and a third when I was 29. All…

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Początek był raczej standardowy - spóźnił mi się okres, zrobiłam test ciążowy

Aga... ta...(?)

zastanawiam się jak to przeżycie i fakt co zrobiałam wpłynie na dalsze moje…

Elisa Isalia

Stosowałam przez dwa lata tabletki anty. Wszystko było ok doczasu az pewnego…

Kamila

Ożyłam

Alice

This is how it went for me

Han

Don’t confuse ‘what ifs’ with regret.

Abril Violeta

cuando tenía 24 años, recién terminaba la licenciatura, estaba desempleada, en…

Sharon

I don't regret my abortion.

Ivana

I had an abortion and never talked about it with anyone

Karolina

Miałam aborcję

Kate

and I'm so relieved

An

Stosowałam pigułki i nie zwróciłam uwagi na to, że problemy żołądkowe mogły…

Carol

I woke up in bed, and thought this is a new beginning for him and I. I could…

Angelica

Order right away. Pill will arive after 10 days.

Serena

I had an abortion

Lucy

No me arrepiento

Ania

Wczoraj dokonałam aborcji.
Odejście od męża, związanie się z nowym, wydawałoby…