One in three American women will have an abortion in her lifetime, according to research from the Guttmacher Institute.
That means most Americans know someone who has ended a pregnancy, even if that person has never spoken about it personally.
Until recently, the stigma surrounding abortion seemed unbreakable. Few women wanted to publicly discuss their experiences, fearing they’d be harassed or called murderers.
This stigma can prevent people from talking to their friends, families, co-workers and employers about their experiences, even if it affects their daily lives. It also keeps women from politically advocating for themselves and their families. Read more…
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