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Story No. 558: Dr. Terez from California
“Jane” is a young woman with a chronic medical condition. She is in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend and is using birth control pills […]
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Story No. 557: Dr. Emily from New Mexico
“Rochelle” was a young Baptist newlywed, very excited for motherhood. She and her husband, “Travis,” were thrilled when they found out they were pregnant. At […]
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Story No. 556: Dr. Wing Kay from California
I saw a patient yesterday who was seeking an abortion at Planned Parenthood. She had an early pregnancy, just six weeks along, and she came […]
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Story No. 555: Dr. Dalia from North Carolina
Trigger warning: This story discusses domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. I […]
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Story No. 554: Dr. Lealah from California
Recently, I had a patient who I’ll call Shelly. Shelly’s husband left her shortly after she found out she was pregnant. She was struggling financially […]
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Story No. 553: Provider from Georgia
My patient, who I’ll call Tess, drove eight hours from Ohio, as she was unable to access abortion services in her own state. Tess received […]
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Story No. 552: Dr. Emily from New Mexico
“Julia” was 16 years old. She had big dreams for herself. She was the daughter of a single mother who had her at age 15. […]
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Story No. 551: Dr. Alhambra from Pennsylvania
“I don’t believe in abortion,” explained Jessica (name changed) as she told me why she found herself in my office seeking an abortion. “I’ve been […]