Although abortion is legal in my state, at 22 I was terrified of my friends and family knowing I wanted to get an abortion. I went to the clinic alone, walked through a crowd of protesters, and did what I had to do for myself. Six years later I think back and feel proud of the choice I made because I knew it was best for me, and I’m grateful to live somewhere that allows access to necessary healthcare.
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