Press Statements
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Renee and Daniela, Photographed by De’Jonnae Boyd
As We Testify abortion storytellers and tireless advocates for ensuring abortion access for those most likely to face barriers, Renee and Daniela are also friends who have found support and…
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Rachel, Photographed by Kat Bawden
“I have felt in the past like an outcast in my own home state for having an abortion. I will no longer apologize or seclude myself for saving my own…
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Nicole, Photographed by Joy Imani Bullock
“A major battle I faced from going through an abortion is the guilt. I kept thinking, ‘I must bring a child into this world one day’ as if I owed…
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Molly, Photographed by Solange Azor
“It feels wonderful to be able to fight for reproductive rights by simply telling my story. It’s such a simple act, but it makes me feel extremely powerful. I get…
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Mallory, Photographed by Lauren Hilary Voss
My friends supported me through the process and my health insurance paid the bill. I had paid time off from work, so taking time to attend my appointment and recover…
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Lucy, Photographed by Natalie Gale
“My abortion experience was a series of positive and negative emotions: courage and fear, support and isolation, comfort and embarrassment, all of which were important factors in my decision making…
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Latoya, Photographed by Kiara Williams
“I was 16, a junior in high school. My boyfriend was abusive. I couldn’t bring a child into that. I had a bright future, so many goals and aspirations. I…
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Karen, Photographed by Robin Rayne
“I am dedicated to talking publicly about my abortions as a way to fight the stigma that hurts so many people and creates barriers to care. I understand that my…
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Joy, Photographed by Emily Garcia Tornquist
“Faced with a choice, I chose my education. I chose a future as a college graduate instead of one as a single mom. Scheduling my abortion felt like the first,…