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“My abortion pill experience was so horrific that every time I get my period I am triggered by the blood. I hope I never have to endure that pain again.”

for many women, a chemical abortion can incude post-abortion syndrome, a ptsd respond that is usually accompanies by feelings of grief, anger, shame, guilt, or other mental or physical turmoil.

“I was never informed that I would have to discard the remains of my baby that came out of me during my chemical abortion, nor was I prepared for what I was going to see and the pain I was going to experience."

under the current political conditions, informed consent has largely been discarded for women, leaving them with little-to-no information on the after effects of a chemical abortion.

“After taking the abortion pill at home, I had no idea that my placenta was still in my body which led to sepsis. I was later informed that if I hadn't gone to the hospital when I did, I would have died."

following the deregulation of the chemical abortion pill, many women find themselves in dangerous medical situations with very little care.

“I was told that if I didn't shut up and do abortions that I would lose my medical license.”

women in the medical field are being threatened and harassed for speaking up about the reality of chemical abortions in california.

“I was induced at the hospital at 27 weeks by misoprostol because I wanted an abortion. But, no one told me that my baby would be born alive. They laid him on my chest which gave me a moment to grieve and then they took him away. I couldn't help but think where he was being taken to.”

california has started giving women just misoprostol, the second set of pills of a chemical abortion. misoprostol just induces labor - leading to situations where fetuses are born alive. medical professionals won't save the life of the child.

“My boyfriend gave me the abortion pill saying they were iron supplements. He made me have an abortion out of my own will."

women are being coerced into chemical abortions. because the pills are so easily accessible on the market, men and those who are not pregnant can get their hands on the drugs.

“Even being in my 60s, my abortion remains the single greatest regret of my life. I was young and unable to recognize the enormity of that decision. How I wish I would have been given a real choice."

chemical abortions leave their mark on women. it's important to understand the realities of abortion and make the best decision for you and your health.

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