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Abortion stigma is powerful.
But so are you.

Abortion is a normal and essential part of sexual and reproductive health care. But the culture of shame and silence that targets abortion causes stigma.

Your voice is your own.

Stigma means not everyone feels confident about their decision to get the care they need — or share their experiences.

By talking with friends and loved ones, we can change the narrative.

 

Every story is valid, and you’re never alone when you share it.

Every story is valid, and you’re never alone when you share it.

Together, we can end abortion stigma. When we build each other up, we take abortion stigma down.

End Stigma

Raquel's Story

I’m sharing my story because I want people to know that they’re not alone, that we’re fighting for them.

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How to Talk with the Young People in Your Life About Abortion

Here are our top three tips on how to approach these conversations.

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Jameson's Story

My abortion was about controlling my own body and making my own decisions — and so was transitioning.

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Keeping Activism Positive: A Guide to Busting Stigma, Avoiding Myths, and Being Inclusive

Helpful tips to make sure our language is accurate and inclusive, for new and veteran activists alike. 

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Ashley's Story

I was doing everything right for myself at that moment, and I wouldn’t change a thing. 

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There’s No Such Thing as a “Late-Term Abortion”

It’s actually a completely made-up phrase that has no basis in medicine.

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There are two ways to end a pregnancy: in-clinic abortion and medication abortion. Both are safe and very common.

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