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“When we had sex, he 'didn't allow me' to use diaphragm, spermicide or condoms (nor did I ever like the idea of using The Pill). So I'd 'relent', and we typically had sex using no birth control at all, even though it greatly concerned me.”
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“That experience was not traumatic in the sense that I felt alone. Of course, it’s a very alone thing to do. You’re very alone in that moment. But I had people around me. My boyfriend was supportive and was there.” Click the green title to read more.
What is it like to have two abortions as a teenager? Listen to Gail tell of her experiences. Click the green title.
“I have had 2 abortions and I’m very happy with the way my life turned out and don’t regret my decisions for one minute today at the age of 67. “ Click the green title to read more.
“Two terminations for my own reasons, discussed with my partner, but my decisions ultimately; no regrets, and three healthy, beloved, well-cared for children later, I am positive that those were absolutely the right decisions.“ Click the green title to read more.
“At no time did the fathers ever know. It was none of their business.” Click the green title to read more.
“In my opinion that’s the reason why women aren’t as successful as men in the art world. There’s plenty of talented women. Why do men take over the important positions? It’s simple. Love, family, children – a woman doesn’t want to sacrifice all of that.” Click the green title to read more.
Genesis as she tells of her two abortion experiences. Listen and share.
“I’m not proud that I had to experience this three times. The first happened the second time I had sex, the second while taking birth control pills, and the third by a person who lied to me about being infertile—all during a time when getting pregnant was considered a disgrace and totally unacceptable.” Click the green title to read more.
Robin tells of her two abortion experiences while a graduate student. Listen to her talk about what it was like for her.
Listen to Sonda talk about her two abortion experiences — one when abortion was criminalized in the 1950s, another in the 1970s.
