“i was in my 24th week of pregnancy when i was diagnosed with severe pre-eclampsia. i was told that the fetus needed 2 more weeks to viability, but that i could die or have a stroke if i did not end the pregnancy im世界杯2022亚洲预选赛b组 tely. it was a heart-wrenching decision but i made the painful choice to terminate the pregnancy. i was devastatingly sad after this procedure, but went on to have two healthy daughters. i was grateful to have my health and theirs.

when i hear about people speaking of late term or ‘partial birth’ abortions, it is beyond distressing. this was the most painful decision i have ever made, yet i am eternally grateful that i had the opportunity to make it. i am sharing this story so that other women who are faced with health-threatening situations do not have to feel shame for choosing their health and life.”

in japanese buddhism, jizo takes care of the souls of unborn children. susan is shown with a jizo statue that she has had for many years.

rebecca naul is a designer, developer, and photographer living in san francisco. she has been a reproductive justice activist since she watched wendy davis filibuster hb2, a bill of targeted regulations against abortion providers in the texas state capitol. after watching many clinics close in texas, she is now building a website to help people find abortion providers and understand abortion laws in their local area.