Abortion Storytelling

Abortion storytelling has been used for over 40 years to destigmatize abortion and improve access to abortion care. Through the years, abortion storytelling has evolved– spreading to new forms of media, taking place in varied settings, and most importantly, recognizing the experiences of those historically underrepresented in abortion storytelling projects. Here is a sampling of some of the empowered, vulnerable, and powerful stories people have shared. 


For a comprehensive list of abortion storytelling projects:


On the importance of representative and inclusive storytelling:


So is storytelling reducing stigma?


Can abortion storytelling hold political weight?



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