I’m extremely lucky being a resident in Oregon where I am able to get the care I need with the bill taken care of (that’s the procedure with general anesthesia) in a supportive loving environment. I knew I didn’t want kids and I wasn’t questioned over my decision. The only sadness I carried were my feelings of having to keep it a secret from my friends and family. Now a couple years later, most of my friends know and one day maybe I’ll feel comfortable enough to tell my family. I wish for there to be no more shame and hatred directed toward people that support a women’s right to choose. Let’s share with each other, we are not alone, and we have done nothing wrong! We see everyday sad excuses for parenting and the results are all around us in the darker side of humanity.

“Most of my fellow citizens are the sorry consequences of uncommitted abortions.” -Karl Kraus