A month before Easter in 2004, I discovered I was pregnant. I had an almost 2 year old son at the time and was working as a minister in a church in the North Shore of MA. What most would think would be a joyful discovery, sent me and my then husband into a period of...
“Don’t let it go too far,” says the gravel-voiced therapist I saw four timesIn a room that was spare.Low table, coffee pot, Kleenex.Not a couch but a black leather chair, Dusty slants of light.Her face lined with counsel,Solid, leaning forward, always asking.Not a...
Rox Curiel and Susan Chorley hosted our final webinar for 2019, centered on self-care and wellness and the abortion experience. After the call, they put together some highlights for community members who couldn't participate. 1. Self-care is not about spending...
Pro-Voice Abortion Care We are aware many of you provide daily support to people who have had abortions and may be looking for ways to expand your knowledge or build on your skills. In the interest of sharing our approach to post-abortion support more broadly...
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...
We at Exhale believe the answer is yes. It is possible to be both pro-voice and angry as hell.When abortion is in the news, our textline receives an uptick in calls, and our callers express a wide range of feelings about their own abortion experiences and the future...
Katalin Tamásfalvi is 33 years old. She was born and raised in Hungary and now lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, working as a receptionist. We have many fears, both rational and irrational, many an unhealthy combination of both. A lot of things many of us have in common,...
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...
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...