Anonymous Submission I had a surgical abortion at 9 weeks two days gestation. The process was very straightforward and simple. I called Planned Parenthood on a Wednesday and they had my "first appointment" scheduled the following Tuesday. When I showed up for the first appointment the wait was 45 … [Read more...] about D&C Abortion at 9 Weeks
My Abortion Gave me Reason to Live
Submitted by H.H. I'm an only child. I'm pretty sure my mom didn't want me. Even through this hard truth, she still remains the love of my life. She described my conception as a 'planned accident'. My dad wanted a litter and my mom wanted none. When she was 32, I think my parents felt the … [Read more...] about My Abortion Gave me Reason to Live
Numbness
Anonymous Submission I am 19-years old and I had my second abortion last month. The first was about 6 months prior, with the same guy. The first time I got pregnant, I had seen it coming. My boyfriend and I were lazily using the FAM method of prevention and actually ended up having unprotected … [Read more...] about Numbness
Third Time Is A Charm… Right?
Submitted by Sarah Jarvis Hey ladies, I'm Sarah and out of all the stories I have read about abortion not many are like mine. So I hope if there is another girl out there that is going through the same situation, that my story is able to help them through this. I am 20 years old living in Ohio … [Read more...] about Third Time Is A Charm… Right?
My Due Date
Submitted by Sarah Jane Well, here it is. My theoretical due date is right around the corner....and I am not doing well with it. I realize it's unhealthy to count, to think about my alternative life like this. But every time I see a protruding pregnant belly, I feel like someone has kicked me in … [Read more...] about My Due Date
Top 5 Questions About Pro-Voice
1) What is pro-voice? We hear a lot about abortion politics. But how often do we get to hear from people who have experienced abortion in their own words? Though 1 in 3 women in America will have one in her lifetime, abortion is still taboo in conversation, polarized in politics, and all … [Read more...] about Top 5 Questions About Pro-Voice
Surgical abortion at 9 weeks, 2 days
Anonymous Submission I've been with my boyfriend for 5 years, and honestly we had never really used birth control. We've tried condoms and the patch, but mostly we relied on withdrawal. Something was bound to happen eventually, and I ended up pregnant at 22. I kept switching back between … [Read more...] about Surgical abortion at 9 weeks, 2 days
8 Things Not to Say to Someone After Abortion
This is the list I wish I had ten years ago. After I had an abortion, nobody knew what to say to me. Not even Larry, my therapist. Poor Larry. Looking back, I would not have known what to say to me, either. One in three women will have an abortion in her lifetime. Men, too, deserve to be heard. Yet … [Read more...] about 8 Things Not to Say to Someone After Abortion
This summer, I did something that I’ve been putting off for eight years: I sat down and talked to my parents - Bob and Cecilia - about how they handled my abortion. We’ve talked about my abortion before, a sentence here or there, but usually it’s in the context of a larger conversation about … [Read more...] about
Pro-Voice Strategies
To create a social climate in which each person’s unique experience with abortion is supported, respected, and free from stigma, Exhale engages in three primary strategies: Supporting Wellbeing: For more than a decade, Exhale has listened to and supported thousands of women and men who have … [Read more...] about Pro-Voice Strategies
Finally Admitting and Accepting my Abortion
Submitted by Teara Marie Three years ago, I was 21, still in college and in a steady, stable and committed relationship. We used condoms and I was also on the pill. The condom broke and I went to the local family owned pharmacy in the small rural town where I went to school and got Plan B. The … [Read more...] about Finally Admitting and Accepting my Abortion
Pregnant Virgin Who Got an Abortion
Anonymous Submission Pregnant Virgin (by Dictionary.com's Definition) Who Got an Abortion I just wanted to share my story. Long story short, I got pregnant without sexual intercourse then got a medical abortion. For as long as I can remember, I have had difficulty getting anything into … [Read more...] about Pregnant Virgin Who Got an Abortion
Sharing Stories Publicly, A Pro-Voice Perspective
Today, more women than ever are sharing publicly their personal stories with abortion. Some do it on a big stage, like Democratic Senator Jackie Speier, who shared hers on the floor of Congress, and Natalia Koss Vallejo, who told her story on MTV’s groundbreaking special “No Easy Decision.” Others … [Read more...] about Sharing Stories Publicly, A Pro-Voice Perspective
Storysharing Guide
If you have a personal experience with abortion and are considering telling your story publicly, Exhale is creating a series of guides to help you navigate your choices and your rights. As a community of people with personal abortion experiences, we have listened to thousands of women and men tell … [Read more...] about Storysharing Guide