Amanda Beatriz Williams

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Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Texas

I share my story because it's the best way to connect to someone's heart. When I needed an abortion, I didn't know of many other people who had been through what I was going through. I share my story to help people feel less alone and to remind them that they are worthy of love and compassion—no matter what. <3 

Abortion Advice: Reach out to the people you can trust who you know will respect and support your decision. I hesitated to reach out because of the internalized stigma that *I* was projecting onto others who ultimately wished they could have been there for me. 

How I honor my abortion: I honor my abortion and miscarriage by giving myself grace each time my feelings shift around my experience. Each time I share my story, my feelings evolve a little and that's okay. 

What I wish people knew about abortion: As we go through life and develop a deeper understanding of how abortion affects our life—even years or decades later—our feelings around our experiences can evolve and change. That nuance is part of what makes abortion so unique and powerful.


Amanda in the Press

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This Is The Perfect Reason To Have An Abortion
This Is The Perfect Reason To Have An Abortion

There’s a good chance that you support abortion rights if you clicked on this story. You may already suspect that the title of the article is purposely attention-getting and even mildly tongue-in-cheek. You understand that there is no perfect reason to have an abortion; or, rather, that every reason is the perfect reason — as long as the person making the choice was able to decide for themselves, and follow through on that decision without unwanted interference.

An Inside Look at the Harm Created by Insurance Bans on Abortion
An Inside Look at the Harm Created by Insurance Bans on Abortion

For over 40 years, Congress has used the Hyde Amendment to keep abortion care out of the reach of low-income people.

Hyde blocks federal funds from Medicaid, a joint federal and state health insurance program, from being used to cover abortion costs. The amendment’s federal spending ban has trickled down to state funding bans and attempts to bar private insurance from covering abortion as well.

State Officials Try to End Legal Abortion During COVID-19 Crisis

“If there’s one thing abortion funds know it is that our community can come together to support people who are shut out of accessing healthcare,” Williams said in a statement. “We see it every single day. When someone decides to have an abortion, it is critical that they are able to get care on the timeline that works for them, with the support of physicians and health-care providers they trust.”

I Was in an Emotionally Abusive Relationship and Too Ashamed to Tell Anyone About My Abortion

I was a freshman at the University of Houston when I got pregnant. I was 19 years old, working two jobs — and I was in an unhealthy relationship. There was a lot of emotional abuse. My immediate reaction was, I cannot be pregnant right now. I can’t be a mother. I felt so young and was focused on school and just getting by.

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