I’ve only seen messages on here from people who are able to say that they are happy, proud, empowered etc to have had their abortion. So I just wanted to add my voice and say I still carry pain, guilt, and shame for what I did. I’m sorry that negativity isn’t an immediately useful political tool. I’m sorry it’s discomforting for some, or that it doesn’t fit into messages, campaigns, or slogans. But I want people to know that some of us do feel grief and regret, even as we carry on in our lives. While I carry that burden and truth, I still would have and will rage against anyone forcefully taking that decision from us. Without choice, we’re as good as animals.
Remember that our stories are ours to tell. We’d love to hear your story too!