i am 60 years old and have had 4 abortions. each experience was different and for different reasons, which were deeply personal. yes, it was sad and emotional but i’m happy i was able to have them.

the first one at 15, the second one at age 19, the third was during my marriage at age 31 ( i had 2 toddlers and we couldn’t care for another one so soon) and one at age 40, 3 years after my divorce. i am so thankful that planned parenthood was there to help me for the first two and choice clinics helped me for the next two.

i knew that this was absolutely the right thing to do. i am not ashamed and have never regretted or felt guilty about it. the procedure was simple and respectful and i felt a sense of knowing that this was okay to do on a spiritual level. we are way more than our bodies and i knew that i was not doing a “sinful” thing. it was always a huge relief after the abortion was over. i am so grateful for being able to have a choice.