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| A new conversation about abortion. This is my story. |
| Friday, 23 September 2011 19:43 |
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by Debra Hauser, Executive Vice President 1 in 3 women will have an abortion in her lifetime, but we almost never talk about it. Not really. We may talk about abortion as an “issue,” but too often we remain silent about our own personal experiences.
 One in three of us has a story to tell, yet there is still so much stigma around abortion that many of us remain silent. I didn’t ever expect to share my story so publicly. It wasn’t an easy decision to do so, but once I told my story a couple of times – and other people began to share their stories in return, I knew that we as women had a shared history that needed to be given voice. And, it was empowering to finally talk about it out loud. The 1 in 3 Campaign is about telling our stories. Each is unique. Each deserves to be heard. I hope many of you will join me by sharing your story as a part of the 1 in 3 Campaign. If each of us talks with just three people, we can make sure that no one is left feeling isolated and alone. If you are comfortable, record your story and share it through the campaign. Whether you share your own story or a 1 in 3 Campaign video, we can all speak up. It’s time for us to come out in support of each other and in support of access to legal and safe abortion care in our communities. Together, we can start a new dialogue. What’s your story? |
