Today I had a surgical abortion under twilight sedation at 7w 2d. I have terrible anxiety and scored the internet for days leading up to my procedure trying to find a story that would ease my mind, so I hope this can be that story for someone else. I am 24 and the mother of a wonderful 2 year old … [Read more...] about If you’re scared, read this
Pro-Voice Abortion Care: Intersectional Considerations
This Fall, Exhale is expanding our volunteer cohort to support the launch of our textline. If you have experience supporting people through complex feelings and are interested in Exhale's pro-voice mission, please apply to join our November cohort. We are aware many of you provide daily … [Read more...] about Pro-Voice Abortion Care: Intersectional Considerations
Miss
Submitted by: R H Yesterday morning I had a surgical abortion with local anaesthetic, at around 6 1/2 weeks pregnant. I just wanted to share my honest experience for anyone who is worrying about going through the same. My period was a few days late and as I am usually very regular I panicked … [Read more...] about Miss
Exhale Launches Free and Confidential Post-Abortion Support Textline
Contact: Susan Chorleyinfo@exhaleprovoice.org | 857-728-1318 SAN FRANCISCO — To better address the emotional health needs of people who have experienced abortion, today Exhale launched a free, confidential abortion support textline. The new textline will complement Exhale’s confidential … [Read more...] about Exhale Launches Free and Confidential Post-Abortion Support Textline
It’s been 8 years and I think of you
Submitted by: Ada Jane I always wanted kids. I was newly married and we were scared. I was immature. We decided on abortion. We wanted more time alone together. Time to grow together. The night before I put my hand over my womb and I told you that I was sorry. That I loved you and to please come … [Read more...] about It’s been 8 years and I think of you
A Serenity Prayer
Submitted by: Alex This retelling of my story is going to be longer than I want it to be. I will write it anyway. The bottom line is, I was eighteen and alone when I got an abortion. I was partially on my own due to circumstance, but more importantly I sat in the Planned Parenthood alone by my … [Read more...] about A Serenity Prayer
My Biggest Loss
Submitted by: Heartbroken Mama Hyperemesis Gravidarum. My worst nightmare. The cause of so many of my struggles. I spent 18 months of my life puking. 18 months. Let’s let this sink in for a minute. 18 freaking months of my life tortured by nausea and vomiting, fearing for my life and the … [Read more...] about My Biggest Loss
Surgical Abortion with Local Anesthesia
Submitted by: Ciera So I am 23 years old, and I found out I was pregnant by a guy who was not my boyfriend whom I just started having sex with, only one a half months prior. I was in shock when I looked at the stick and the words read pregnant. I found out so early in the pregnancy that the … [Read more...] about Surgical Abortion with Local Anesthesia
Surgical 9wks and 4 days
Submitted by: Tiara Ramen Hi, I am 26 years old, single mother to a 2-year-old, and married to a narcissist. My husband was unemployed, abusive (physical, verbally, and emotionally) and a drug addict. Last month, he got arrested and in put jail for domestic violence. For 2 weeks I was sick … [Read more...] about Surgical 9wks and 4 days