“...I was lucky. I had the support of most of the people who mattered to me—with the exception of my ex-husband and a former friend who’d told me that God wouldn’t love me anymore. My chosen family understood and held me when I needed it most. The person who was my rock during that difficult time is still my rock today, and our love for each other is deeper and more brilliant than ever. But I was so lucky. People get abortions for all sorts of reasons, but one thing unites us: a desire to regulate our own bodies, to shape our own futures. My abortions were difficult because of the circumstances surrounding them. But my abortions made me strong. They were catalysts to my realizing that I had agency, that I could choose my path, that I was the one who knew myself and what I wanted best. They taught me that I am a force, and they made me feel free. Because I was able to control my body, my life has changed for the better. I currently volunteer with a local nonprofit that helps people se...