Podcast -- "My mother said she thought I was pregnant and I said, 'No, Mommy, no. I'm not pregnant.' "

Sharing Truth
Later Abortions, 2nd Trimester, New York, Audio

This audio is published at The Abortion Diary.

Content Warning: Gail’s first of two abortions involved a 2nd trimester procedure when she was 15 years old. She shares about her traumatic experience in 1979 and recounts her memories in heart-wrenching, graphic detail. This story also includes mention of sexual assault and drug abuse.

Diary Entry 55: Gail, 50 (Queens, NY (Elmhurst Hospital), 1979 & Manhattan, NY 1983)
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"He lost his job when I was 12 weeks pregnant and we eventually got evicted. I was in a shelter."