I had an abortion at 14 weeks when I was 19. I still have a lot of feelings about it because I am one of those people who is haunted by every decision I have ever made, but any regret I have had or have now is instantly overwhelmed by this intense sense of relief. I got pregnant back packing in Europe, and when I got…

All I could think about while reading this was that every woman I know needs to read this, strike that, every person I know needs to read this, in fact, every politician in this godforsaken theocracy needs to read this and explain why they think this is okay that she had to go through this ordeal.

I know it’s so hard and painful to do, but I wish more people would talk about their miscarriages and other fertility issues. I was completely shocked when I realized how common it is, and I think it would help a lot with the feelings of failure that so many women have when they have trouble conceiving or carrying.

I just want to highlight this passage for anyone who skims or just jumps to the comments. Because truer words.

Here’s a link to Dr. Hern’s clinic for anyone interested in offering support directly to the people who work there, and here’s the National Network of Abortion Funds. The George Tiller Memorial Fund specifically goes to late abortions.

fuck off