Compassionate Strangers Made My Abortion Happen

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Article originally appeared in Ms. Magazine on July 22nd, 2020.

When I realized I needed an abortion, I didn’t realize that it would be a destination abortion. I didn’t realize how many barriers—how many people—would be in my way just so I could get the abortion I wanted when I wanted it.

But thankfully, with the help of complete strangers, I was able to get the abortion I wanted at 30 weeks.

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