The Abortion Diary

"Nobody's gonna shame me." Mary shares her story of seeking an abortion in Atlanta, GA. (Published on March 31, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Atlanta, GA) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900

"I hid that experience." Karen shares her abortion experiences at thirteen and nineteen years old in Atlanta, GA, and the anti-abortion stigma that she's carried with her since. (Published on March 24, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Atlanta, GA) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900

"I don't think I would have been able to do it." Anonymous shares her experiences of obtaining abortion care in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the abusive relationship she was able to leave afterward, and her path to becoming a mother a few years later. (Published on March 17, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Pembroke Pines, FL) Thanks for listening. Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900

"It's a choice that shouldn't be taken away." Francesca and Danny share their experiences with infertility, miscarraige, and choosing to have an abortion after a trisome 18 diagnosis. (Published on March 10, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Oakland, CA) Thanks for listening. Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900

"The Abortion was the only choice for me." Ann shares her story of seeking an abortion in Wisconsin during the 1990s. (Published on March 3, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) The Abortion Diary will be in Atlanta, GA from 2/18 to 3/6/15. If you would like to share your story with us, please e-mail [email protected] Thanks for listening.Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900

"Had I not gotten a abortion I would have been stuck with this man for the rest of my life." Resham shares her story of obtaining an abortion while in college and finally leaving an abusive relationship. (Published on February 24, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) The Abortion Diary will be in Atlanta, GA from 2/18 to 3/6/15. If you would like to share your story with us, please e-mail [email protected] Thanks for listening.Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900

"Nobody thinks they're going to need an abortion." Ali shares her story of obtaining an abortion in Minneapolis, MN and also talks about her work as an abortion doula. (Published on February 17, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Seattle, WA) The Abortion Diary will be in Atlanta, GA from 2/18 to 3/6/15. If you would like to share your story with us, please e-mail [email protected] Thanks for listening.Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900

"I felt like I was pretty lucky." Rivka shares her story of obtaining an abortion as a teenager and the support she received from her parents. (Published on February 10, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Denver, CO (DIA)) Thanks for listening.Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900

"I never looked back." Carol shares her story of obtaining an abortion as a married mother of two children in the mid 1970s and talks about her work with abortion funds in South Florida. (Published on February 3, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Miami, FL)

"I had a future I could see." Emily shares her story of obtaining an abortion in Shanghai, China as she was preparing to leave home for college. (Published on January 27, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Claremont, CA)