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  • Anonymous

    I had no idea how important abortion was until I found out the hard way that it can be the only way to end a pregnancy.

  • Jill

    I was twenty-one and still in college when I found out I was pregnant even though I had used protection faithfully. From the moment I found out, there was no…

  • Danielle

    I knew that you should use condoms. I had one with me all the time. My high school boyfriend and I just didn’t use them. “Pulling out totally works” he…

  • Mourning the Death of Leelah Alcorn

    We mourn the death of Leelah Alcorn, a transgender teen who took her own life this week. Leelah left a note in which she described the difficulties she faced growing…

  • Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year

    It’s been an exciting and challenging year at Advocates!  From our family to yours, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Check out what we got up to in…

  • Samantha

    I was 22 when I started dating my current boyfriend. We quickly fell in love with each other and became inseparable. Because of our close connection, I trusted the pull…

  • Ellie

    I’ve been dreading today nearly as much as I’m fearing tomorrow.

  • Anonymous

    I was 18 when I had an abortion. It was the hardest choice I’ve ever made.

  • Ashley

    I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for five years. I am very blessed to have such a wonderful partner; he’s sweet, he moved out of state with…