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What happened when this 'secret' was posted on IG: "I want to quit, but I'm one of the few remaining abortion providers in the South."

With gratitude to: ✨✨The Sweet Feminist✨✨ Saying it with sugar. Lover of all butter pie crust. Pro-abortion. Author of Baking by Feel. Currently on maternity leave 💕 See the original IG post here: @TheSweetFeminst

Becca Rea-Tucker — also known as The Sweet Feminist — welcomes her Instagram and Substack followers to share sparkles and secrets with her. When she posted a secret submitted by an abortion provider, a huge outpouring of loving kindness ensued.

We share a fraction of those kind comments here:


Solidarity from an abortion provider in the mid-Atlantic. You all are on my mind every day and you have my utmost respect for having the courage and strength to care for your community. ❤ ~ doctordiane


I’m so sorry that you can’t practice in peace. Your urge to quit and your urge to stay and help are both so valid. Thank you for your service. Please take good care of yourself. Sending you lots of love! ~ the.wire.therapist


Massive thank you. I promise to keep fighting for abortion access so this does not have to be your reality. Remember, the weight of this does not rest on your shoulders alone- it’s up to all of us to combat these oppressive policies. ~ kaitlinrattiga


Thank you for all of the support you provide to people. It does not go unnoticed. I think about my abortion provider often. So much love to you! ~ ashleysipesdoula


as someone who works in reproductive healthcare you are such a pillar of accessibility for so many people and we appreciate that you’re continuing to do what you do for everyone who needs these services. ~ __heydre

YOU’RE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY MY DEAR🔥❤ ~ schmidt_storm


It is exhausting, but you’re saving lives. You’re a strong person and with that strength; never forget that your mental health and well-being truly DOES come first. ♥️♥️ you’ve got love coming to you from Colorado. ~ missrainann

Thank you! I’m sorry you have to put up with so much hostility and danger to deliver important medical services! ~ atucker60





I know several people who have benefited from abortions. It’s because of people like you that they were able to make their own decisions and get the healthcare they wanted and needed. Thank you for what you do. ~ amyliz3333

Truly heroes. Your allies are behind you. ~ rebeksy

You are a beacon of strength and hope for countless people right now. It doesn’t make it easier on you. But you deserve to know, at the very least, how priceless your work is right now, and the lives you are changing and saving every day you go to work. ~ callenmecai


Hi from Canada. You are a hero! Sending you so much love and strength on behalf of all the people you’ve helped ❤ ~ ashletts

thank you for the lifesaving work that you do ~ sarahnadal_


I can’t even begin to imagine what that feels like, but know there‘a boundless support from this community for you ❤️ would love to figure out a way to provide support for self-care/wellness to keep you going! ~ rollinginthediep

abortion providers who are sticking to their guns here in the south are quite literally saving lives. please do not quit, we need you. 🖤 ~ garfieldgothic

You’re doing the work of an angel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💗~ ladiesdontplayguitar

Your feelings are valid and I hope you know the hope you’re bringing others it’s okay to ask for help from others during this time. You’re not in this alone! Thank you for all your help and please be kind to yourself ~ megan123star

This kind of self-sacrifice in service of others is beyond admirable. Wish there were more of you in the world right now ❣️~ hersfortheetaking

Thank you so much for your service. Also: taking care of yourself is important. 🤍🤍🤍 ~ greenmeanie

Thank you for literally saving lives ❤️❤️ ~ msmoosha

THANKFUL FOR YOU ~ jacasiegel

thank you for all you’re doing, it doesn’t go unnoticed 💗 ~ k4zzza

Thank you for all that you're doing against all odds. I hope that you have some community and accomplices to draw on for strength in this embattled work. Sending love and gratitude for you. ~ well.read.panda

sending this provider love ❤️ ~ annagracegilbert

We support YOU! ~ lucysnaza

We support you. Thank you for providing life-saving care ~ thisyearthesea

Thank you for saving lives. This work is so important. Is there a way we can support you? ~ emmmmha

You save lives. ❤ ~ giuliana_mignone

I cannot imagine the weight of carrying this. Here for you 💙 ~ caffeinated.ash

This one breaks my heart, thank you for all you do, we need heroes like you❤️ 
~ wendylaj

Thank you so much for staying ~ renodactyl

Your work is revolutionary in such a challenging time in reproductive health. You are a hero, full stop. Thank you for your service. ~ jessiteale

Thank you for providing such an essential service and being there when your patients need you! ~ redpandaaj08

You are doing life-saving, crucial work and you are so so appreciated ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for everything you do ~ cararaye_

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Solidarity from an Iowa abortion care worker! ✊❤️~ scrambl3d_meggs

You are saving lives. Thank you for ensuring more than you should ever have to.~ bridgette_amber

Keep going! Stay strong. We need people like you ❤️❤️ You are saving lives. Please don’t give up ~ devpthompson

It's not fair that this burden is yours. Thank you for choosing to help people access the reproductive care they deserve. ~ savvyang_sews



Wishing you strength and safety ❤️ ~ sempervivum13

It's not fair that this burden is yours. Thank you for choosing to help people access the reproductive care they deserve. ~ savvyang_sews



You are somebody’s only hope❤ ~ yogawithadriana

Thanks for your courage. You’re saving lives. ❤ ~ juliaogg

You are doing life-saving, crucial work and you are so so appreciated ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for everything you do ~ cararaye_

I am 75. I lost a good friend in college who had to leave the US to get an abortion while we were in college. She died in Europe. Alone. Away from family and friends. Please don’t stop keeping women safe and alive. Thank you for what you do. Our bodies, our choice! 🙏❤️ ~ debbyd48

So thankful for your work 🙌🏻. You help keep people’s dreams alive. ~ chillsaps

Thank you for your work! Your courage, strength and perseverance is so valued ❤️❤️ ~djrudegirl

❤️❤️❤️❤️ WE LOVE YOU! THANK YOU FOR ABSOLUTELY E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. ~ nataliabaage

Extremely thankful for you❤️ you are a true hero saving women’s lives, thank you thank you🙏~ hannahrosereillyy

You’re so amazing for the work you do!! Thank you thank you thank you!! ~ celistaboo

Thank you thank you thank you for everything you’re doing ❤ you shouldn’t have to make these sacrifices but we are so so grateful for you ~ oliviaxfaith_

You are appreciated and you are loved!! ❤❤❤❤~ theplantgirlathome

Wow. I’m speechless and utterly moved by your bravery. ❤❤❤🙌🙌🙌~ kristymorrissk

I so admire you and all that you do.~ rosegendelman

Thank you for what you are doing for patients who need abortion care! ❤❤🙌~ carolebaran

You should be allowed to practice with full safety, autonomy, and peace. I can't imagine how tired you must be. You deserve rest. You deserve safety. You deserve joy. Take these things where you can, and if you're able to sustain your work, please do so knowing that so many people are rooting for you, are praying for you, are quietly thanking you. Sending strength and gratitude to you. Much Love, Many Thanks. ❤️~ thisisrachaelsage

Thank you so, so much for doing this lifesaving work. Sending you strength and support. We are extremely grateful to you and the services you provide ❤️~ 
kaitlinxjanelle

I appreciate you ❤️. Hugs from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿~
kwolfe91









Here at 2+ Abortions Worldwide, we also spread love to abortion providers, who offer lifesaving care amid the most horrific harassment from anti-abortion bullies. Click here to see our page of kind words for providers and please share with us your own words of love and support for abortion providers.