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The Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 165: C.G.C., 20 (Manchester, England 2012)"We still have to go overseas to make sure we can get our bodies back." C.G.C. shares her story of traveling from Galway, Ireland to Manchester, England for an abortion when she was 16 years old.  Ireland has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe.  It is estimated that every day an average of 10 women travel from Ireland to Britain for an abortion.   On May 25th, voters in Ireland will vote on repealing its constitutional ban on abortion (the Eighth Amendment). (Published on May 10, 2018 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Galway, Ireland) We sha...
2018-05-1051 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 164: Sue P., 72 (South Orange, NJ 1965 )"I know I did the right thing." Sue shares her story of seeking an illegal abortion in 1965, 8 years before that landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, which guarantees the right to safe and legal abortion in the United States. She also talks about her experiences in the Women's Movement, founding a women's theatre troupe (It's All Right To Be Woman Theatre), and directing a documentary about Connie Cook, a progressive Republican NY Assemblywoman who wrote the legislation that decriminalized abortion in New York State in 1970. (Published on January 24, 2018 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Ithaca, NY) ...
2018-01-2541 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 163: Hunt, 33 (Bossier City, LA 2015)"I don't really know how to deal with this.  I don't think anyone really does because no one ever talks about it." Hunt shares her experience seeking an abortion in Louisiana. She talks about being lied to at a Crisis Pregnancy Center (CPC), driving several hours to one of the few remaining abortion clinics in Louisiana, and the lack of affordable medical care in her community. She also shares her experience talking to some of her friends and family about her decision to get an abortion.  (Published on November 17, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Lafayette, LA)...
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The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 162: Christina F., 35 (Birmingham, AL 2013)"I wish mothers told daughters." Christina, a single mother, shares her story of seeking an abortion in Alabama. (Published on October 2, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL) The Abortion Diary is free, but it takes money to keep it that way. Help us continue our work and share our abortion stories by donating now (bit.ly/292LsxI) or become our patron on Patreon (www.patreon.com/THEABORTIONDIARY).
2017-10-0248 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 161: Jael H. (Montreal, Québec, Canada, 2011)"We can be amazing supports for one another." Jael shares her experience of seeking an abortion in Montreal. (Published on September 8, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Ottawa, Canada) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue our work and share our abortion stories by donating now (bit.ly/292LsxI) or become our patron on Patreon (www.patreon.com/THEABORTIONDIARY).
2017-09-0843 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 160: Lisa, 48 (Michigan, 1986)"Hopefully, sharing my story and letting my daughter hear me speak about it somehow, someway might help her make different decisions." Lisa shares her story of seeking an abortion as a freshman in college and also talks about her birth experiences in her thirties. She also discusses her abortion experience with her daughter on the podcast. (Published on August 15, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Farmington Hills, MI) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue our work and share our abortion stories by donating now (bit.ly/292LsxI) or become our patron...
2017-08-1549 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 159: Marisol, 32 (Dhaka, Bangladesh 2011)"It's okay to have it be messy and still be messy in a way or still be processing." Marisol shares her experience of having an abortion with the help of Women on Web (http://www.womenonwaves.org/) while she was working in Bangladesh. (Published on August 1, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) Thanks for listening. Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now (bit.ly/292LsxI) or become our patron on Patreon (www.patreon.com/THEABORTIONDIARY).
2017-08-0438 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 158: Jackie, 37 (Cincinnati, OH 2004)"I feel like it's a scarlet A." Jackie shares her story of traveling to Cincinnati, OH from Louisville, KY for an abortion, and talks about her experience working in public health in New Orleans, LA. (Published on June 8, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New Orleans, LA) Thanks for listening. Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now (bit.ly/292LsxI) or become our patron on Patreon (www.patreon.com/THEABORTIONDIARY).
2017-06-0823 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 157: Alison, 55 (New York, NY 1979, Kalamazoo, MI 1979 and Rochester, NY 1982)"There still was a reluctance to say it out loud." Alison shares her experiences of seeking abortions at different times in her life. She also talks about of being a surviver of sexual assault. (Published on May 16, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Granville, OH) Thanks for listening. Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now (bit.ly/292LsxI) or become our patron on Patreon (www.patreon.com/THEABORTIONDIARY).
2017-05-1638 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 156: Kristen, 30 (Atlanta, GA 2014)"I really wish that I had met him." Kristen shares her story of seeking an abortion in Atlanta, Ga after a fetal anomaly diagnosis. (Published on May 9, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Atlanta, GA) Thanks for listening. Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now (http://bit.ly/292LsxI) or become our patron on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/THEABORTIONDIARY).   
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The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 155: Anonymous, 31 (Tuscaloosa, AL 2013)"I have felt very, very alone." Anonymous shares her experience seeking an abortion in Alabama, and talks about the post-abortion rituals she created for herself afterward.  (Published on April 20, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL) The Abortion Diary is free, but it takes money to keep it that way. Help The Abortion Diary continue its work and share our stories by donating now: bit.ly/2iiqvzp
2017-04-2052 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 154: Adriana, 25 (Montréal , Québec, Canada, 2016)"People need to know that they're not alone." Adriana shares her experience of seeking an abortion in Montréal. (Published on April 11, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada) The Abortion Diary is free, but it takes money to keep it that way. Help The Abortion Diary continue its work and share our stories by donating now: bit.ly/2iiqvzp
2017-04-1153 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 153: Anonymous, 43 (Manchester, England 2013)"Women don't want to hide anymore." Anonymous shares her story of needing to travel to England from Northern Ireland for an abortion. Abortion is illegal in Northern Ireland. For more information about the abortion rights campaign in Northern Ireland, visit http://www.alliance4choice.com. (Published on March 30, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help The Abortion Diary continue its work and share our stories by donating now: bit.ly/2iiqvzp
2017-03-3042 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 152: Anonymous, 65 (Poughkeepsie, NY 1969)"I didn't want to buy into the stigma." Anonymous shares her pre-Roe adoption and abortion experiences. She also shares her experience searching for and reuniting with her daughter.   (Published on March 21, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Ithaca, NY)   Are you a fan of the podcast? Help The Abortion Diary continue its work and share our stories by donating now: bit.ly/2iiqvzp
2017-03-2137 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 151: Cassandra, 23 (Norman, OK 2010 and 2012)"I thought that I was the only one." Cassandra shares her abortion experiences in Oklahoma. (Published on March 7, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Los Angeles, CA) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help The Abortion Diary continue its work and share our stories by donating now: bit.ly/2iiqvzp
2017-03-0729 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 150: Laura, 64 (New York, NY 1972 and Orlando, FL 1974)"It just wasn't a good time." Laura shares her experiences with abortion in the 1970s.  (Published on February 28, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Venice, FL) The Abortion Diary is free, but it takes money to keep it that way. Help The Abortion Diary continue its work and share our stories by donating now: theabortiondiarypodcast.com/donate-abor…ies/donors/
2017-02-2830 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 149: Kassi U., 32 (Barre, Vermont 2004)"I wanted to be able to tell my own story." Kassi shares her abortion experience, and her journey of enlightenment after abortion, which she chronicles in her new book MAY CAUSE LOVE. (Published on February 21, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Boston, MA) The Abortion Diary is free, but it takes money to keep it that way. Help The Abortion Diary continue its work and share our stories by donating now: http://theabortiondiarypodcast.com/donate-abortion-stories/donors/
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The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 148: Ellie, 27 (Brighton, England 2013)"It's really not straightforward."  Ellie shares the story of her abortion experience in Brighton, England.  (Published on February 14, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: London, England) Have you been listening to this podcast? Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: bit.ly/2iiqvzp
2017-02-1440 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 147: Alex, 34 (Brooklyn, NY 2013)"It was a monumental, formative experience."  Alex shares her story of seeking an abortion in New York City. (Published on February 7, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) The Abortion Diary is free, but it takes money to keep it that way. Help The us continue to break the silence and share our stories by donating now: bit.ly/2iiqvzp
2017-02-0745 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 146: Abby A., 63 (Pasadena, CA 1970 and Los Angeles, CA 1986)"I'm really glad I had that choice." - Abby A. Abby shares her experiences seeking abortions in California at two very different times in her life.  (Published on January 31, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Santa Monica, CA) The Abortion Diary is free, but it takes money to keep it that way. Help The us continue to break the silence and share our stories by donating now: bit.ly/2iiqvzp
2017-01-3135 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 145: Judith Arcana, 73"Hello, this is Jane." Judith Arcana shares her experiences as a Jane in The Abortion Counseling Service of the Chicago Women's Liberation Union (usually known as JANE*), the underground abortion service in Chicago.  From 1968-1973, JANE provided over 11,000 people safe and affordable abortions, and abortion counseling. In August 2014, I posted the recording of my first interview with Judith.  In this second interview, she talks about who performed abortions for Jane, how she learned to perform abortions, and how women were counseled by the service.  She offers us a history lesson and her wisdom, both of whi...
2017-01-2423 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 144: Elizabeth C., (Newport Beach, CA 1984 and San Francisco, CA 1991, 1996 & 2002)"Stigma silences people and it shuts them up."  Elizabeth shares the abortion experiences she's had at different times in her life. (Published on January 17, 2017| Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: San Francisco, CA) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: bit.ly/2iiqvzp
2017-01-1740 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 143: Katharina M., 28 (Karak, Jordan 2011)"I see it as one little aspect of a life full of events." Katharina shares her experience of having an abortion in Jordan with the help of Women on Web (https://www.womenonweb.org/), and talks about her activist work with Ciocia Basia (http://bit.ly/2jo1rqc), a Berlin based group that helps Polish women access abortion in Germany.  (Published on January 10, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Berlin, Germany) The Abortion Diary is free, but it takes money to keep it that way. Help The Abortion Diary continue its work and sh...
2017-01-1048 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 142: Anonymous, 19 (New York, NY 2015)"I want to be okay with it for myself."  Anonymous shares her story of seeking an abortion as a high school senior in the New York City.  (Published on January 3, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) The Abortion Diary is free, but it takes money to keep it that way. Help The Abortion Diary continue its work and share our stories by donating now: theabortiondiarypodcast.com/donate-abor…ies/donors/
2017-01-0348 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 141: Kate, 30 (Nashville, TN 2013)"I didn't think I was ever going to be in this situation." Kate, a minister, shares her story of seeking an abortion in rural Indiana. (Published on December 14, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Rural Indiana) Have you been listening to this podcast? Help us continue to break the silence by donating now. 
2016-12-1435 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 140: Amy, 46 (Cincinnati, OH 1991/92 & New Orleans, LA 2010/11)"How can I ask women to share their own stories if I don't share my own?" Amy shares her stories of seeking abortions at two very different times in her life, and why she founded the New Orleans Abortion Fund, Louisiana's abortion fund, in 2012.  She also shares her experience of being a surviver of sexual assault.  (Published on November 23, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New Orleans, LA) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now. 
2016-11-2343 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 139: Anonymous, 21 (Boston, MA 2013)"It was such a defining moment in my life." Anonymous shares her abortion experience as a high school student in Boston, Massachusetts. (Published on October 19, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Granville, OH) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: http://theabortiondiary.com/donate-abortion-stories/donors/
2016-10-1948 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 138: Judy, 76 (New York, 1971)"I was lucky that I had the resources and the support to do it."  Judy shares her story of traveling from Pennsylvania to New York for an abortion in the early 1970s. (Published on August 27, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Venice, FL)
2016-08-2707 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 137: V., 36 (Atlanta, GA 2003 & 2005)V. shares her experiences of obtaining two abortions while enlisted in the military. (Published on August 15, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Georgia) Melissa is in Amsterdam, The Netherlands until August 17th, and in Berlin. Germany from August 17th until August 24. If you would like to share your story, e-mail melissa@theabortiondiary.com or visit www.theabortiondiary.com and fill out our contact form. Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: http://theabortiondiary.com/donate-abortion-stories/donors/.
2016-08-1535 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 136: Bess, 33 (Southfield, MI 1999 & New Orleans, LA 2010)"I really wanted people to know what I was going through." - Bess Bess shares her experiences seeking abortions at two very different times in her life, and talks about seeking a judicial bypass in order to access an abortion as a teenager. She also shares her experiences with miscarriage and birth. (Published on July 24, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New Orleans, LA) Melissa is in Paris, France until July 30th. If you would like to share your story, e-mail melissa@theabortiondiary.com or visit www.theabortiondiary.com and fill out our contact form.
2016-07-2437 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 135: Anonymous, 25 (Chapel Hill, NC 2009)"I was one of those people." Anonymous shares her story of seeking an abortion as a college student in North Carolina. (Published on June 29, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Pennsylvania) Melissa is currently in Galway, Ireland.  If you would like to share your story, e-mail melissa@theabortiondiary.com or fill out our contact form: http://bit.ly/27QPvC6
2016-06-2932 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 134: S.M., 38 (Belfast, Northern Ireland 2007)"I never ever regretted it."  S.M. discusses becoming a young mother while in college, and shares her experiences with miscarriage and seeking an abortion in Northern Ireland, where abortion is illegal, after a diagnosis of Spina Bifida. (Published on June 14, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland) For more information about the abortion rights campaign in Northern Ireland, visit http://www.alliance4choice.com. Melissa will be in Dublin, Ireland from June 11th until June 17th. If you would like to share your story with her for The Abortion Diary P...
2016-06-1437 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 133: Rosa, 34 (Liverpool, England 2007)"I felt like a criminal." Rosa shares her story of needing to travel to England from Northern Ireland for an abortion.  Abortion is illegal in Northern Ireland.  For more information about the abortion rights campaign in Northern Ireland, visit http://www.alliance4choice.com.  (Published on June 7, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Lisburn, Northern Ireland) Melissa will be in Belfast, Northern Ireland until June 11th, and Dublin, Ireland from June 12th until June 19th.  If you would like to share your story with her for The Abortion Diary Podcast, please e-mail her at meli...
2016-06-0723 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 132: Katie C., 27 (Clearwater, FL 2009 and Charlotte, NC 2014)"It's vital that our stories are told." Katie shares her abortion experiences in Florida and North Carolina, and how creative writing helped her process those experiences.   (Published on June 2, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Tampa, FL)
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The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 131: Luz, 27 (Tucson, AZ 2013)"I don't feel like putting myself through a system that's going to demean me every step of the way." - Luz Luz shares her stories of abortion and miscarriage in Arizona, her difficulty obtaining abortion care, and how she took control of her body and her experiences.    (Published on April 21, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New Orleans, LA)
2016-04-2139 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 130: Lila, 31 (Atlanta, GA 2001)"There's no camaraderie."  Lila shares her story of seeking an abortion as a teenager in Atlanta, GA. (Published on March 25, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Atlanta, GA) Thanks for listening.  Help us continue to share our stories by donating now: http://theabortiondiarypodcast.com/donate-abortion-stories/donors/
2016-03-2528 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 129: Emily, 82 (San Juan, Puerto Rico 1964)"I had a very supportive family." Emily shares her story of traveling from Columbus, OH to San Juan, Puerto Rico for an abortion in 1964, and why she founded Women Have Options (WHO/O), Ohio's statewide abortion fund, decades later. (Published on March 16, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Granville, OH)    
2016-03-1709 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 128: Michelle, 35 (Shreveport, LA 2005)"They don't know what people's real experiences are." Michelle shares her story of seeking an abortion in Louisiana, and how Hurricane Katrina directly impacted her pregnancy and abortion experiences. (Published on March 9, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New Orleans, LA)
2016-03-0916 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 127: Melissa VW, 47 (Kansas City, MO 1988 and Columbus, OH 1993)"All kinds of people get an abortion."  Melissa shares her abortion experiences in Kansas City, MO and Columbus, OH. (Published on March 4, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Columbus, OH)
2016-03-0424 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 126: Jai, 35 (Cleveland, OH 2001)"Abortion is part of life." Jai shares her abortion experiences in Cleveland, OH. (Published on February 24, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Cleveland, OH)
2016-02-2420 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 125: Teal C., 35 (Newport Beach, CA 2005)"I always knew it was the right thing to do." Teal shares her story of seeking an abortion while she was a law student in California. To learn more about Speak Your Story visit www.speakyourstory.org.  (Published on February 18, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Indianapolis, IN)  
2016-02-1826 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 124: Denise, 44 (Oakland, CA 2011)"It's comforting to hear other people's stories." Denise shares her story of seeking an abortion in California, and the post abortion ritual she created afterward. To learn more about Spirit Babies visit http://www.spiritbabies.org. (Published on February 3, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Alameda, CA)  
2016-02-0230 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 123: Kelly F., 29 (Cancun, Mexico 2012)"There was no other option." Kelly shares her story of seeking a clandestine abortion in Cancun, Mexico.* (Published on January 12, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Venice, FL) *In Mexico, abortion is legal in Mexico City (Federal District), Mexico within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and misoprostol is available over the counter throughout the country.  For more information about accessing abortion in Mexico City and/or the use of misoprostol visit Fondo Maria's website (http://fondomaria.org).  
2016-01-1211 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 122: Maritsa L., 47 (Quillabamba/Cuzco, Peru 1999)"Fue difícil." Maritsa comparte su experiencia con un aborto clandestino en Peru. --- Maritsa shares her story of seeking a clandestine abortion in Peru, where abortion is illegal.  (Published on January 7, 2016 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY)
2016-01-0738 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 121: Briana M., 42 (Chester, PA 1994)"The more I share my story, the more it helps me." Briana shares her story of seeking an abortion as a college student. (Published on December 29, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New Orleans, LA)
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The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 120A: Abby, 29 (Harrisburg, PA 2013)"I was so hungry for other people's stories." Abby shares her abortion story. (Published on December 17, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Aaronsburg, PA)
2015-12-1733 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 120B: Abby's Poetry & ProseAbby shares some of the poetry and prose she wrote about her abortion experience.  (Published on December 17, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Aaronsburg, PA)
2015-12-1707 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 119: Anonymous, 71 (New York, NY 1965 & 1967)"I don't want to ever see us go back to that again, ever." Anonymous shares her pre-roe abortion and adoption stories.  (Published on December 1, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Venice, FL)
2015-12-0110 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 118: Kacey C., 32 (Nashville, TN 1999)"I could not imagine going through that alone."  Kacey shares her story of obtaining an abortion after she was sexually assaulted the summer before her senior year of high school. (Published on November 4, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY)
2015-11-0441 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 117: Jae S., 31 (Atlanta, GA 2006, 2013 & 2014)"You'll never be alone."  Jae shares her story of obtaining abortions while raising her children. In the United States, about 61% of abortions are obtained by women who have one or more children.  (Published on October 15, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Atlanta, GA)
2015-10-1535 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 116: Jill, 39 (Baltimore, MA 1997 & Harrisburg, PA 2014)"I just couldn't do this to my kids." Jill shares her experiences of obtaining abortions at two very different times in her life. (Published on September 29, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: State College, PA)
2015-09-2958 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 115: Liz B., 37 (Baltimore, MA 2000)"Our relationship wasn't ready for a child."  Liz shares her story of obtaining an abortion in Maryland in her early 20s and being a participant in the FDA medical trials for Mifepristone.  (Published on September 15, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New Orleans, LA)
2015-09-1517 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 114: Anonymous, 26 (New York, NY 2004)"There is so much power in telling our stories." Anonymous shares her story of seeking an abortion as a teenager in New York City. (Published on September 8, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Atlanta, GA)
2015-09-0816 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 113: Anonymous, 62 (Omaha, NE 1979)"I've never told anyone before." Anonymous shares her story of seeking an abortion in Nebraska. (Published on August 25, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Venice, FL)    
2015-08-2513 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 112: Toya, 39 (Atlanta, GA 2014)"We get strong by making these tough decisions."  Toya shares her abortion story.  (Published on August 18, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Atlanta, GA) Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now:  http://theabortiondiarypodcast.com/donate-abortion-stories/donors/  
2015-08-1826 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 111: Kathleen, 26 (Ann Arbor, MI 2010)"I needed the procedure." Kathleen shares her story of seeking an abortion while she was on an involuntary hold at a Catholic hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. (Published on August 11, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) Help us continue to share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-08-1137 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 110: Gina, 83 (San Juan , PR 1963)"Relief is what I felt."  Gina shares story of obtaining an abortion in San Juan, PR in 1963. (Published on August 4, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Venice, FL) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue to share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-08-0417 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 109: Anonymous, 55 (Tampa, Fl 1979)"It was my choice."  Anonymous shares her story of seeking an abortion as a college student in Tampa, FL. (Published on July 28, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Venice, FL) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue to share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-07-2821 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 108: JC, 26 (New Orleans, LA 2012)"A lot of different women have abortions."   JC shares her story of choosing to have a medication abortion in New Orleans during her first year of medical school.    (Published on July 21, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New Orleans, LA) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue to share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-07-2158 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 107: Jean, 66 (New York City , NY 1967)"I want people to remember that abortions were illegal and that women were dying." - Jean Jean shares her story of seeking an abortion as a college student in New York during the 1960s. (Published on July 14, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Northampton, MA) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue to share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-07-1439 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 106: Claire, 27 (New York, NY 2014)"Every story is different." Claire shares her story of seeking an abortion in New York City. (Published on July 7, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/p…file?id=10900
2015-07-0725 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 105: Dallas, 21 (Norman, OK 2011)"I feel lucky." Dallas shares her story of seeking an abortion as a teenager living in Oklahoma City. (Published on June 30, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Oklahoma City, OK) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/p…file?id=10900
2015-06-3008 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 104: Katie M., 26 (Monroe, NY 2009)"It's so isolating when you're going through it."  Katie shares her abortion story.   (Published on June 23, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/p…file?id=10900
2015-06-2326 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 103: Robin WB, 42 (Atlanta, GA 2008)"It's important to include the experiences of people with disabilities." Robin shares her story of seeking an abortion in Atlanta, GA. (Published on June 16, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Atlanta, GA) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/p…file?id=10900
2015-06-1643 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 102: Emma A., 22 (Springfield, MA 2014)"We all need each other."  Emma shares her story of seeking an abortion as a college student in Western MA. (Published on June 9, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Amherst, MA) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/p…file?id=10900
2015-06-0924 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 101: C.W., 24 (Jamaica, NY 2014)"There's no going back from that." C.W. shares her story of seeking an abortion in New York. (Published on June 2, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now:www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/p…file?id=10900
2015-06-0224 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 100: Cathy, 69 (Ormond Beach, FL 1962)"It needs to be safe." Cathy shares her story of obtaining an illegal abortion as teenager in 1960s Florida. (Published on May 26, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now:https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-05-2626 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 99: Anonymous, 48 (Berkeley, CA 1986)"I was lucky." Anonymous shares her story of seeking an abortion as a college student in California. (Published on May 19, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Oakland, CA) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/p…file?id=10900
2015-05-1911 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 98: Anonymous, 23 (New York, NY 2010 & 2011)"All women have abortions."  Anonymous shares her two abortion experiences. (Published on May 12, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Atlanta, GA) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/p…file?id=10900 
2015-05-1253 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 97: Meredith S., 37 (New York, NY 2000)"I had agency over my life." Meredith shares her story of obtaining an abortion in NYC, and how her artwork has been influenced by her abortion experience. (Published on May 5, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Providence, RI)   We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/p…file?id=10900
2015-05-0518 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 96: Tanya M., 39 (Tulsa, OK 2002)"It was right for me." Tanya shares her story of seeking an abortion in Tulsa, OK. (Published on April 28, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Tulsa, OK) We share stories.  Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-04-2844 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 95: Susan T., 67 (Syracuse, NY April 1972 and New York, NY 1979)"Abortion was the only choice for me."  Susan shares her two abortion experiences in the 1970s. (Published on April 21, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) Are you a fan of the podcast?  Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-04-2117 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 94: Katherine R., 38 (Hartford, CT 1994)"There was a lot of shame around it." Katherine shares her experience with abortion as a teenager in Hartford, CT and  the Japanese Buddhist ritual, Mizuko Kuyo, she undertook to process and heal from her abortion experience. (Published on April 14, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Los Angeles, CA)  Are you a fan of the podcast?  Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-04-1436 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 93: Samantha Z., 28 (Portland, OR 2014)"I didn't feel held, supported or witnessed by anybody there."  Samantha shares her story of seeking an abortion in Portland, Oregon and the post-abortion ritual she created afterward, and talks about her work as a birth and abortion doula. (Published on April 7, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Portland, OR)  Are you a fan of the podcast?  Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-04-0752 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 92: Mary, 33 (Atlanta, GA 2013)"Nobody's gonna shame me."  Mary shares her story of seeking an abortion in Atlanta, GA. (Published on March 31, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Atlanta, GA) Are you a fan of the podcast?  Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now:  https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-03-3127 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 91: Karen, 55 (Atlanta, GA 1973 & 1979)"I hid that experience."  Karen shares her abortion experiences at thirteen and nineteen years old in Atlanta, GA, and the anti-abortion stigma that she's carried with her since. (Published on March 24, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Atlanta, GA) Are you a fan of the podcast?  Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now:   https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-03-2448 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 90: Anonymous, 26 (Fort Lauderdale, FL 2009 & 2010)"I don't think I would have been able to do it." Anonymous shares her experiences of obtaining abortion care in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the abusive relationship she was able to leave afterward, and her path to becoming a mother a few years later. (Published on March 17, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Pembroke Pines, FL) Thanks for listening. Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-03-1712 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 89: Danny, 63 & Francesca, 67 (New York, NY 1986)"It's a choice that shouldn't be taken away."  Francesca and Danny share their experiences with infertility, miscarraige, and choosing to have an abortion after a trisome 18 diagnosis.  (Published on March 10, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Oakland, CA) Thanks for listening. Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-03-1022 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 88: Ann, 47 (Milwaukee, WI 1997)"The Abortion was the only choice for me."   Ann shares her story of seeking an abortion in Wisconsin during the 1990s.   (Published on March 3, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) The Abortion Diary will be in Atlanta, GA from 2/18 to 3/6/15.  If you would like to share your story with us, please e-mail melissa@theabortiondiary.com  Thanks for listening.Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-03-0320 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 87: Resham, 25 (California 2008)"Had I not gotten a abortion I would have been stuck with this man for the rest of my life." Resham shares her story of obtaining an abortion while in college and finally leaving an abusive relationship.  (Published on February 24, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) The Abortion Diary will be in Atlanta, GA from 2/18 to 3/6/15.  If you would like to share your story with us, please e-mail melissa@theabortiondiary.com   Thanks for listening.Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fract...
2015-02-2435 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 86: Ali, 32 (Minneapolis, MN 2009)"Nobody thinks they're going to need an abortion."  Ali shares her story of obtaining an abortion in Minneapolis, MN and also talks about her work as an abortion doula. (Published on February 17, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Seattle, WA) The Abortion Diary will be in Atlanta, GA from 2/18 to 3/6/15.  If you would like to share your story with us, please e-mail melissa@theabortiondiary.com Thanks for listening.Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-02-1728 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryAbortion Diary Entry 85: Rivka, 33 (Rockville, MD 1999)"I felt like I was pretty lucky." Rivka shares her story of obtaining an abortion as a teenager and the support she received from her parents.  (Published on February 10, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Denver, CO (DIA)) Thanks for listening.Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
2015-02-1018 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 84: Carol C., 70 (New York City, NY 1974/75)"I never looked back." Carol shares her story of obtaining an abortion as a married mother of two children in the mid 1970s and talks about her work with abortion funds in South Florida.    (Published on February 3, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Miami, FL)
2015-02-0314 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 83: Emily D, 18 (Shanghai, China 2014)"I had a future I could see." Emily shares her story of obtaining an abortion in Shanghai, China as she was preparing to leave home for college. (Published on January 27, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Claremont, CA)
2015-01-2730 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 82: Barbara S, Ph.D., 77 (Tulsa, OK 1955/56)"I didn't know anything about him." Barbara shares her story of seeking an illegal abortion in Tulsa, OK in the mid-1950s. She also discusses her experience as a founding member of MORAL (Modern Oklahomans for the Repeal of Abortion Laws), an underground abortion service that helped 3,000 people access abortion care in Tulsa, OK before Roe V. Wade, and her work with NARAL in Oklahoma.  She begins her story by reading a short piece from the memoir she is wrting that explains how she first learned about abortion.  (Published on January 20, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Tul...
2015-01-2035 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 81: Paul B, 74 (Vancouver, BC 1965)"it was a hard thing to do." Paul shares his story of supporting his partner through an illegal abortion in Vancouver, BC in the 1960s.  Canada did not legalize abortion until 1988. (Published on January 20, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Portland, Oregon)
2015-01-2012 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 80: LKT, 47 (Paris, France 1988/89)"I felt celebrated." LKT shares her story of obtaining an abortion in Paris, France.    (Published on January 13, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, New York)
2015-01-1320 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 79: Arely L.B., 26 (West Palm Beach, FL 2010)"I'm tired of being silenced." Arely shares her story of seeking an abortion in South Florida. (Published on January 6, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Sunrise, FL)  
2015-01-0623 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 78: Liesl C., 30 (Charlotte, NC and Pasadena, CA 2010)"There's no room for blame." Liesl shares her two abortion stories and the song she wrote about those experiences. (Published on January 6, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Joshua Tree, CA)
2015-01-0628 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 77: Anonymous, 27 (Chicago, IL 2009)"There's so much taboo." Anonymous shares her story of seeking an abortion in Chicago.   (Published on December 23, 2014 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Oakland, CA) www.theabortiondiary.com
2014-12-2320 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 76: Diana, 41 (Cali, Colombia 1989 and 1997)"Es nuestra propia decision." Diana  comparte su experiencias con dos abortos en Colombia; un aborto clandestino cuando tenia 16 años y otro ocho años despues  --- Diana shares her two abortion experiences in Colombia; an illegal abortion when she was 16 and a second abortion 8 years later.  (Published on December 23, 2014 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Miami, FL)   www.theabortiondiary.com
2014-12-2329 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 75: Rhea, W., 39 (Wichita, KS 1994 and Portland, OR 2014)"This is a sacred experience."  Rhea shares her two abortion experiences at very different stages of her life; her first as a college student in Wichita, KS (at Dr. George Tiller's clinic) and the second while in her thirties and a mother of two children.  (Published on December 16, 2014 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Portland, OR) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: theabortiondiarypodcast.com/donate-abor…ies/donors/ Snag some of our swag on storenvy: theabortiondiary.storenvy.com  
2014-12-1646 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 74: Karo, 32 (Dayton, OH 2001)"You just don't get those stories until you have one."  Karo shares her story of obtaining an abortion as a college student in Dayton, OH.  (Published on December 16, 2014 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Oklahoma City, OK). We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now: theabortiondiarypodcast.com/donate-abor…ies/donors/ Snag some of our swag on storenvy: theabortiondiary.storenvy.com
2014-12-1619 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 73: Melissa, 35 (Washington D.C. 2004)"It can even happen to the married, Mormon Peace Corps volunteer." Melissa shares her story of obtaining an abortion in Washington, D.C. after she was raped  in Vanuatu, where she had been a Peace Corps volunteer.   (Published on December 9, 2014 |Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Seattle, WA)
2014-12-0924 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 72: Sara, 53 (Portland, OR 1983)"I'm too young." Sara shares her story of choosing to have an abortion while she was a college student in Portland, OR. (Published on December 9, 2014 |Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Vashon Island, WA)
2014-12-0922 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 71: Angie, 31 (Los Angeles, CA 2011)"I don't regret anything." Angie shares her story of seeking an abortion as a graduate student in Los Angeles, CA and the post abortion ritual she performed after her abortion.    (Published on December 2, 2014 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Los Angeles, CA)
2014-12-0226 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 70: Marie, 52 (Tallahassee, FL 1983, NYC, NY (2) late 1990s, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2001 & 2002)"It is life altering."   Marie shares her experiences obtaining abortions at different times in her life and why she is now pro-life.    (Published on December, 2014 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL)
2014-12-0226 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 67: Nan W., 55 (Phoenix, Arizona 1982)"It was like it never happened." Nan shares her story of obtaining an abortion in Phoenix, AZ in her early 20s. (Published on November 18, 2014| Listener: Melissa Madera |Location: Vashon Island, WA) Why did Melissa create The Abortion Diary?  Watch her story:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4odDzNkjcMs&feature=youtu.be
2014-11-1816 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 66: Fawn W., 38 (San Francisco, CA 1998)"It was a rite of passage" Fawn shares her story of obtaining an abortion in San Francisco, CA in the late 90s. (Published on November 18, 2014| Listener: Melissa Madera |Location: Portland, OR) Why did Melissa create The Abortion Diary?  Watch her story:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4odDzNkjcMs&feature=youtu.be
2014-11-1822 minThe Abortion Diary
The Abortion DiaryDiary Entry 61: Melissa, 26 (Brooklyn, NY 2008)Melissa shares her story of seeking an abortion as a college student in New York City. (Published on October 28, 2014 | Listener: Melissa Madera |Location: New York, NY)
2014-10-2820 min