i had my abortion when i was 23. i was against it completely until i found myself not being able to consider any other solution. i was a women’s studies minor just before that and found myself almost shaking with anger at abortion activists, thinking how could they support such a horrible act?! today i thank my higher power i was able to remember their words when i needed it most. i had my reasons like we all do.

i believe that all of our reasons are valid reasons to have an abortion. i own my body and the choices i make with it. it taught me to be a better person. i judge people less and love people more since my abortion. i have no shame and no regrets and am proud to be the woman i am today.