Personal Stories
 NARAL Pro-Choice Washington Foundation published "In Our Own Words" in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision.
Call (206) 624-1990 if you would like to request a copy of "In Our Own Words." "In Our Own Words” is an intimate collection of essays, letters, poems and thoughts on the subject of abortion. It characterizes the strength and courage of the women who have had them and the passion of those who feel it must always remain a legal option. From those women who experienced the terror, pain and humiliations of illegal abortions to the strong, confident voices of those women who have had the legal option, this is a celebration about choice. Call (206) 624-1990 for more information. We're always interested in hearing personal stories. |
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| I Had an Abortion: Real Stories, Real Choices |
| Please click here for more personal stories, compiled in "I had an Abortion: Real Stories, Real Choices, Vol. ...
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| Stories from the March |
| Over 2,000 Washington residents participated in the hugely successful March for Women's Lives.
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| Anonymous |
| In 1971, at the age of 14, I became pregnant. I was in the 9th grade and was what ...
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| Abortion - The way it Was in 1949 |
| Abortion was, of course, illegal, but if you knew the right people and had the money (in small bills) a ...
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| Anonymous |
| I very strongly favor the right to be able to have a legal abortion. I do not look kindly ...
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| Anonymous |
| In the 1920's my step-aunt wound up permanently in a wheelchair after her husband insisted she have an illegal abortion. ...
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| Anonymous |
| Close to ten years ago I had one of the purest experiences in making a decision which would impact my ...
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| Choices |
| I was 23 years old in 1970. I was just leaving my husband of two years because I wanted ...
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| Woody's Story |
| A typical beginning and an almost tragic ending, it was 1967 and Woody got pregnant thinking her boyfriend would marry ...
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| Gina's Story |
| This letter is for my friend Gina. Gina, I am sure, would have written a letter for herself but she ...
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