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Story No. 233: Patient from Illinois
I was an 18-year-old, out-of-state college student when I decided to have sex for the first time. My mother had passed away the year before, […]
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Story No. 231: Patient from North Dakota
*TRIGGER WARNING* This story discusses rape and sexual assault — I’m 16 years old, and last summer emergency contraception saved my life. It was late […]
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Story No. 229: Kristen from Maryland
I am a 33-year-old woman, mother of two children, and happily married. I’m gratefully employed and pursuing my graduate degree in clinical social work. I […]
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Story No. 228: Dr. Jessica from Texas
A 23-year-old woman came to my clinic requesting an abortion, but seemed to feel uncomfortable with this decision. After extended counseling, the patient opened up […]
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Story No. 227: Ruby from Pennsylvania
My husband and I were in our early twenties when we started dating. Because of our deep respect and care for each other, we wanted […]
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Story No. 226: Dr. Caitlin from Missouri
Trigger warning: This story discusses rape and sexual assault — As an abortion provider, I see women of all ages, races, nationalities, backgrounds, and experiences. […]
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Story No. 225: Jessica from Michigan
I’m close to 30 years old. When I was going to college, my parents could not afford to keep me on their health care plan. […]
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Story No. 223: Dr. Sarah from Florida
The patient was giddy with both nerves and happiness. The first thing she told me was that it had taken her a full year to […]