Press Statements
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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,…
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Jessy, Photographed by Zinnia Moreno
After my abortion, and after much time, there was a moment of relief and peace. I came to terms that I made the right decision. That moment of my shame…
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Jessica, Photographed by Julie Gabrielson
The reason that I chose to have an abortion is not relevant. I do not regret it, nor would I repeat it. It stays with you forever, and when I…
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Elizabeth, Photographed by Linangely Kerbs
“It is my duty to end stigma that surrounds abortion, so that we can all have the access and privacy to make our own decisions about our bodies and not…
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Elizabeth, Photographed by Chiamaka Nwadike
“My story is one of self preservation, grief, emotions, interconnectedness and self love. My story includes the duality of life and death, loneliness and community, nostalgia and joy. Among all…