hi, my name is ariel. i am 22 years old.

i got pregnant in 1972, when abortion was legal in washington, dc, but before roe v. wade.

through my abortion experience, i stood up for myself and became empowered to live a fulfilling life

absolutely no regrets about having the abortion. it was the correct action at the time.

después de mi aborto pude terminar mi carrera, seguir estudiando, mudarme, conseguir becas para estudiar en el extranjero y desarrollarme personal, emocional y profesionalmente lo cual no hubiera sido posible de no haber elegido abortar.

i was 27 and had been married for eight years, and separated for four months.