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 started to questioned if I … [Read more...] about I Will Always Remember
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 relationships and was focusing … [Read more...] about Choices
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 someone in October of 2022. The … [Read more...] about Sweet Sweet Sorrows
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 organization, Exhale … [Read more...] about 2023 Exhale Pro-Voice Strategic Priorities
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 assumed it was due to stress from … [Read more...] about What if things were different
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 that I'd had the copper coil … [Read more...] about One Year On
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 the idea of it. I remember … [Read more...] about No Sedation Surgical Abortion 10 Weeks
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 have immediate and safe access … [Read more...] about Pride and Shame