'My abortion was neither at a young age nor celebrated. But it was the beginning of getting my life back.' (Share your abortion story by emailing myabortionstorymsmagazine.com.)
Abortions are sought by a wide range of people, for many different reasons. There is no single story. Telling stories of then and now shows how critical abortion has been and continues to be for women and girls.will strain abortion access nationwide. We cannot, we must not lose the right to safe and accessible abortion or access to birth control.Editor’s note: These stories have been excerpted and lightly edited for clarity. They discuss sensitive subjects, including rape and assault.
The actual experience was a nightmare. The so-called doctor had greasy hair and was smoking a cigar when he inserted an object into me. It was so painful. After I returned home, I called my doctor because of the discharge from my vagina. He told me that I had an infection and had to come to the hospital immediately. I didn’t want to tell my mother, so he told her on the phone with my permission. My mother, who was a fantastic mother, did not say a word to me about it.
My abortion was awful. But not for the reasons you may think. It was awful because my choice of when I was going to conceive was taken from me. It was awful because two years of abuse surfaced in that one moment. It was awful because my abortion woke me up to see that I was trapped in unspeakable violence on a daily basis. Dozens of other girls just like me sat in silence. Some eat chips, some look at the TV.
I had never been more grateful for access to healthcare that could support me in my journey to safety and freedom from violence. This abortion was not at all what I thought it would be. I’ve heard stories of abortions that resulted in their friends celebrating it, offering flowers, tea, rest and comfort. Or, there is the classic “being young” abortion story, 18 and not ready for the responsibility. My abortion was neither at a young age nor celebrated.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Abortion in Minnesota: Walz signs 'fundamental right' to abortion into state lawMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.
Read more »
Minnesota abortion law: Gov. Tim Walz signs bill protecting 'fundamental right' to abortionMinnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation on Tuesday that codifies a 'fundamental right' to abortion access and reproductive care in the state, solidifying abortion protections into law over the objections of Republican lawmakers.
Read more »
Anti-Abortion Groups Try to Intimidate Pharmacies Planning to Dispense Abortion PillsOn Feb. 4, anti-abortion groups are organizing a national day of protests targeting pharmacies that have announced they plan to offer abortion pills, including Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid. The
Read more »
Anti-abortion activists drop lawsuit against Abortion Liberation FundTwo Philadelphia residents have dropped a lawsuit they filed against the city and Mayor Jim Kenney in August, which claimed a six-figure donation to Abortion Liberation Fund of PA violated the law.
Read more »
Booster Gold: All The Stories You Need To ReadEarlier today, James Gunn and Peter Safran unveiled DC Studios' initial slate of film and TV [...]
Read more »
The Women Behind the Little House StoriesFrom 2009: Judith Thurman on the author Laura Ingalls Wilder, her daughter Rose, and the Little House—an American saga about their life on a shrinking frontier.
Read more »