Location: Brooklyn, NY
Local Fund: New York Abortion Access Fund
I needed an abortion when I was in another country, where sex and abortion are deeply stigmatized. I didn’t know how to navigate the health system or where to seek services, yet I was too afraid to ask for help for fear of being shamed for my decisions. So, in secret and on my own, I had an abortion. To this day, I am grateful for making that decision, but I never want others seeking an abortion to feel as alone as I did.
Story by Sheila
I am excited to be part of We Testify because it’s an opportunity to reclaim my abortion story, to share a piece of my own truth, and to do so in community with other storytellers who, everyday, lift each other up. I’m proud to be part of We Testify as it centers storytellers, mostly of … Continue reading →
