Sarah

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Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Austin, TX

I share my story because I love everyone who has had abortions and I want them to know they're not alone no matter what led them to their decision. 

Abortion Advice: Whether or not you need help paying for your procedure and/or getting to your appointment(s), get to know your state's abortion funds! They offer resources, support, and community for anyone seeking an abortion. 

How I honor my abortion: I honor my abortion by no longer giving a shit about what people will think if they know I've had an abortion (that goes for friends AND family). I have spent way too much of my life trying to please people. I love my abortion and I will remain unapologetic because it was the best decision I've ever made.

What I wish people knew about abortion: I wish I would have known that the shame that I felt after my abortion was due to harmful restrictions in Texas that are put in place to stigmatize abortion, not because I did anything wrong. From the moment I found out I was pregnant I knew I didn't want to have a child. And almost 5 years later, I have NEVER regretted my abortion. But it took me a long time to reclaim my sense of self because the patriarchal society tells us that our bodies are not ours. And if you're worried about what your family will think of you, don't feel like you have to share it with them. Because there's a whole community of beautiful people who will affirm you and make you feel loved for doing what's best for yourself. 

What is your favorite abortion on TV? "Little Woods" directed by Nia DaCosta and starring Tessa Thompson. It's such a powerful film that provides an accurate depiction of some of the more invisible obstacles to abortion care that mostly impact rural communities and folks who have been incarcerated.

Sarah 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.

Paying for an Abortion Was Already Hard. The COVID-19 Economic Downturn Has Made It Even Harder.
Paying for an Abortion Was Already Hard. The COVID-19 Economic Downturn Has Made It Even Harder.

“As of last week we haven’t been able to purchase bus tickets, but we’re still able to book flights, help with gas, and book whichever remaining hotels are open,” Lopez said. “The major effects of the crisis were kicked into full gear this week, as clinics were forced to cancel appointments. I’ve been doing my best to keep folks at ease and prepare them for out-of-state travel by maintaining that if they need to travel even further to reach a clinic, we will still help them get there.”

'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' Is A Modern Abortion Epic That Finally Rings True

Angel Kai, 21, is a storyteller for We Testify, an organization that gives abortion patients a platform for sharing their own stories to shift the narrative of abortion in the United States. She found out she was pregnant last year, only a few months after giving birth to her second child. Unable to support a third child, she started looking for an abortion provider. “I think I called about four different places, and they all told me the same price, and I was like, ‘There's no way I can afford to do this,’” she says.

How Abortion Storytellers Feel About Michelle Williams’ Golden Globes Speech

During Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards, actress Michelle Williams used her win for best actress in a limited series to emphasize the power of supporting working women in all aspects of their lives, including being able to choose what to do with a pregnancy.

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