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  • Press Release: Women Share Abortion Experiences with Supreme Court to Show Real-World Consequences of Restrictive Laws

    Advocates for Youth Files Amicus Brief Featuring Stories from the 1 in 3 Campaign Ahead of Supreme Court Consideration of Restrictive Texas Abortion Law Washington, DC – Dozens of women…

  • Anonymous

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

  • Lela

    I gave birth to my second child, a son, when I was 20 years old. Promptly following the 6 week check up, I went on oral birth control.

  • Anonymous

    It was my first semester of college and a hookup. We had sex one time and that was all it took. My period usually arrives right on the dot, so…

  • Anonymous

    I was 18, and I was 6 weeks. I chose a medical abortion. My heart begged me not to do it, but my life at the time wasn’t together.

  • Anonymous

    I grew up in a roundly abusive house where everyone tiptoed around my father. Being strong-willed and independent, we clashed often; consequently, I left home at thirteen by “running away.”

  • Anonymous

    I am 20 years old and a University student. I found out I was pregnant about a month ago by a guy I had been casually seeing for the past…

  • Omnibus Spending Bill: Some Wish List Items Plus A Little Coal in Our Stocking

    by Diana Rhodes, Director, Public Policy Late Tuesday night, the long-awaited Omnibus funding bill for FY 2016 was released. Advocates for Youth, along with colleague organizations and activists from…

  • Nala

    I am 29. I found out that I was pregnant after I felt my breasts felt sore and I had nausea. I went to the doctor immediately.