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These are stories of women helped by abortion Funds. The stories give us a glimpse into some of the reasons why low-income women have abortions. They may be unable to take care of themselves and children they already have. They may be abuse survivors, pregnant from rape or incest, or suffering an illness made worse by the pregnancy. Why do poor women have abortions? For the same reason other women do. Like women with more money, poor women are trying to do their best for themselves and their families. We thank the women who shared their stories. Their struggles and their pain remind us that this is a fight for women's lives. If you would like to read more about the challenges that low-income women face in accessing reproductive health care, read this article, "The Economics of Abortion Access in the U.S." by Marlene Fried.
"My daughter April came to me when she was pregnant. We both decided she wasn't ready, so we found a place called a 'Crisis Pregnancy Center'..."
"I am 45 years old and my husband and I are ranchers...Last fall, I fell 16 feet off a ladder. I made an appointment to see my doctor, and a week later he said I was 17 weeks pregnant..."
"I was assaulted in Mexico and got pregnant... I knew having an abortion was the best decision. My husband supported me..."
"When I started that school year I realized that I had made the right decision in not having another child ... I'm determined to finish school and follow through with my dreams."
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