Submitted by: Willie Parker I am privileged to provide abortion care for those who need it. There is nothing heroic about it. It is my effort to live into the equality that we are all born into. I simply want for others what I want for myself. I see my work as holistic in that I am able to … [Read more...] about Abortion Provider
8 years and counting
Submitted by: Ashley In January 2011 my boyfriend and I became “official”. It was a bit awkward for our families because my blood uncle is married to his blood aunt. We snuck around for a while and in that time had unprotected sex. I was on birth control pills, but every once in a while I missed … [Read more...] about 8 years and counting
YOU are in the Top 10 for Exhale in 2018
As 2018 winds down we are reflecting on the things we hold most dear. To close out the year we want to showcase a “Top 10” list of what we love about Exhale, here are some of our favorite things: Here are some of the things you added! As an Exhale peer-counselor, I love that the talkline … [Read more...] about YOU are in the Top 10 for Exhale in 2018
After
Kristen Portney is a Marriage and Family Therapist located in Berkeley, CA. She has focused her studies and work towards creating compassionate post-abortion care in a time when women’s reproductive health and services are still under attack. Kristen has had more than one abortion and has dedicated … [Read more...] about After
Mixed feelings about my abortion
Submitted by: Anonymous I'm 22 years old and most my life I have been pretty careful. I took birth control pills since the age of 17. I ran out and needed a new prescription, but I was waiting to start my new job to pay for it. When November arrives around and I notice I'm a week late on my … [Read more...] about Mixed feelings about my abortion
22 and Pregnant
Submitted by: Elicia Last week I found out that I was roughly 7-12 weeks pregnant. It took me by surprise as my partner and I have always been very careful. When I found out, I sat in a park and cried for a good 20 minutes before I gathered the strength to call my mum. She was so supportive as … [Read more...] about 22 and Pregnant
I’m trying to forgive myself
Submitted by: Anonymous I’m 19 years old and my first pregnancy was this year. I lost my virginity in March of 2018 and by November the same year, I found out I was pregnant. Things happened so fast for me. One minute I am in love and making love with my boyfriend, the next we are in the … [Read more...] about I’m trying to forgive myself
11 Week Surgical Abortion Without Sedation or Lidocaine
Submitted by: Abby I had a surgical abortion today. I was 11 weeks. My husband recently left me and our 3 kids so this was the best option for my family. I didn’t have anyone to drive me and I didn’t want to do the abortion pill at home. The clinic doesn’t offer lidocaine to numb the cervix so I … [Read more...] about 11 Week Surgical Abortion Without Sedation or Lidocaine
To Remember
Lisa is 27 years old and grew up in southern Germany. She is living in Berlin, studying to become an actor. To Remember What hurts most is that I knew it from the beginning, when I slept with Jamir without protection. I knew it was risky. More, it was wrong. But it was as if a part of my … [Read more...] about To Remember