My abortion was almost a decade ago and for the better part of the last ten years it has been something that I seldom think about, but I am thinking of my choice more and more recently and I feel that suddenly I want to talk about it and there isn’t anyone around who knows....
I was about to turn 24. I was in a mixed-up relationship; one that was not solid by any means. We had been dating for a few months. He was a “born-again” catholic. I was impressionable & pretty disempowered when it came to sexual relationships. I always had been. We had regular, unprotected sex. Stupid,...
I am a mother of four great people. I am also an elected woman in civic government. I have had an abortion.
I had my abortion when I was 18, four months ago. I was living with my boyfriend, and working as a waitress. My mom took me to the abortion, my boyfriend did not want to go. My mom was really supportive. I needed that, and I wished my boyfriend had been there, especially when i...
I think we need to stand up and be counted. I am not ashamed and I think we need to be seen- a diverse group of women from all ages, cultures and walks of life who have had an abortion. Abortion was not legal and it was a terrifying experience. When I didn’t heal well...
