I have had 2 abortions. I know how rare it is for someone from my background to see themselves in abortion narratives. And because of that, I know how necessary it is for those of us who can, to share our stories. #RoevWade #ourabortionstories feministgiant.com/p/essay-the-se…
The few abortion narratives that are considered “acceptable” are often prefaced with trauma and pain—as if they were the price to be exacted for bodily autonomy.
It is important to share abortion stories that say simply: I did not want to be pregnant. feministgiant.com/p/abortion-is-…
It is important to share abortion stories that say simply: I did not want to be pregnant. feministgiant.com/p/abortion-is-…
I was not raped. I was not sick. The pregnancies did not threaten my life. I did not already have children. I just didn’t want to be pregnant. I didn’t want to have a child. I’m glad I had my abortions. They gave me the freedom to live the life I’ve chosen feministgiant.com/p/essay-lies-s…
And my abortion essays are also available in Arabic, translation by @itmeansagift feministgiant.com/p/--6eb?r=50le…
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