Our Stories — 2 + Abortions Worldwide

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All in Two Abortions

May 7
May 7 "Now? 34 weeks pregnant in a happy marriage and know what a disaster it would have been to keep either of my previous pregnancies."

Two Abortions, U.S.

“The trauma felt around my second was ALL of the bullying that was done by the dude to make sure I was going to get an abortion. That one was in a clinic. My girlfriend came with me, and he ignored my texts and calls all day. THAT was traumatic. That is what was upsetting. I had loving care through the whole process and afterwards. And I’m so grateful I didn’t have a baby with someone who was so god damn manipulative, again at a young age.” Read more.

May 6
May 6 Podcast ~ Listen to actor Alyssa Milano and artist Amanda Palmer talk about their experiences of having more than one abortion.

Audio, Two Abortions, Three Abortions, U.S., Scotland

"The hardest part of that whole day wasn't the procedure,” says Amanda Palmer, “it was actually the walk from the car to the clinic where I had to walk the gauntlet of angry, rageful, judgmental protestors." Says Alyssa Milano, “I was raised Catholic and was suddenly put in conflict with my faith — a faith I was coming to realize empowered only men to make every single decision of what was allowed and what was not allowed. I had a career and a future and potential.” Listen.

Apr 20
Apr 20 "My cousin suggested that I drink a mixture of ingredients."

Two Abortions, Malawi

“I recently had the second one. I bought pills from a pharmacist and I bleed out. I was a couple of weeks pregnant and I didn't even need the hospital.” Read more.

Apr 19
Apr 19 "No woman should ever have to justify a decision on her own body."

Two Abortions, Israel

“The first abortion in 2010 was horrible because it was illegal and done in a makeshift operating room and with the wrong anesthetics. I ended up trying to scratch my face off and vomiting all over the clinic. The second abortion in 2015 was done legally in a hospital, and it was the complete opposite. No pain, no discomfort. At all. The staff and the doctors reassured me.” Read more.

Apr 19
Apr 19 "I felt no guilt or shame about either and would do it again if necessary."

Two Abortions, Australia

“The abortions were in a clinic and were as positive as any surgery can be. My situation at the time was that I didn’t want children. I don't want to have children for the simple reason that I just don't want to.” Read more.

Apr 14
Apr 14 "Estoy bien, segura de mi decisión y en paz." -- "I am fine, sure of my decision and at peace."

Two Abortions, Mexico

“Del primero nadie sabe, porque fue hace ocho años, viví una agresión sexual por parte de un amigo y no fui a denunciar, pero acudí a una clínica "no oficial" o sea clandestina, era lo único que sabía que existía.” Lee mas.

“No one knows about the first, because it was eight years ago. I experienced a sexual assault by a friend and I did not go to report it, but I went to an "unofficial" or clandestine clinic. It was the only thing I knew existed.” Read more.

Apr 2
Apr 2 "I feel guilty, but also not guilty, because I was responsible and did everything to avoid it. "

Two Abortions, Netherlands

“The problem is that I have a disease which will not allow me to take anything with hormones — no birth control pills or anything. I was always really responsible when having sex. Despite that I got pregnant twice. I'm a student, don't have a boyfriend, don't have my own place and don't have any money to take care of another person.” Read more.