They say that most women feel relief, not regret. I must be in the minority. What is the point of this regret? I can't go back in time. I can't bring you back.I know that in time it will pass. I can't seem to function right now. I can't get anything done.I hate seeing...
After-Abortion Stories Hub
I Will Always Remember
I felt something I was told I could never have.I saw what I was told could never happen.I felt what I’ve never wanted ( or so i thought) Till the moment this thing could be real. I bled you out. Hours of pain and anguish were deafening to say the least. I truly...
Choices
It was a year and 3 months ago that I got a huge promotion and the opportunity to go away for 4 months of professional training. I worked hard for an opportunity like this. When I arrived I was surprised to meet a man that actually interested me. I had given up on...
Sweet Sweet Sorrows
I felt like it was time to share my story in hopes to help with my healing journey. For context I am a 21 year old mother to three living children and currently going through a divorce. After my husband and I decided to separate in June of 2022, I started dating...
2023 Exhale Pro-Voice Strategic Priorities
We at Exhale Pro-Voice are excited to share our Strategic Priorities for 2023. Thank you to Ayanna Kelly for her expertise and guidance in developing these priorities at our 2023 virtual Board Retreat! Clarify Organizational Messaging Throughout the history of our...
What if things were different
Ever since I took the pill and went through the process and I’ve been feeling regret ever since. It’s been about 2 months since I last saw my ex and that happened to be the time we weren’t careful. Soon enough, a month later and I realized my period was late. I...
One Year On
It has been one year and 6 weeks since I discovered your accidental existence. I was hungover, having partied hard the night before off the back of finishing an intense PGCE training placement. I knew I was late for my period: I was quite vague as to how late. Given...
No Sedation Surgical Abortion 10 Weeks
I remember the feeling of dread when I was told that a surgical abortion was done under “twilight sedation”. This means that you are not fully asleep, but you are very relaxed. This is beneficial to many people seeking abortions… but I could not get comfortable with...
Pride and Shame
The oddest part of an unplanned pregnancy is the disgust and shame I felt with my own body for betraying me. I’m young, active and very much not ready for motherhood (and may never be). The minute I saw those two lines I panicked, even though I live in a state where I...