Healthcare worker in Texas shares her life story and upbringing, her relationship with her family, and the memories of her childhood, including how she met her husband. Together they have two children, one who was born with a hereditary, long-term condition. She speaks of her experiences with birth control, abortion, miscarriages, raising a family during COVID, health issues, dreams and lessons learned, as well as how her life experiences have informed her political views.
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This project manager in Georgia experienced rocky years during her teens and mid-20s when she had substance use disorders. She has been sober for five years. She describes her medical abortion experience, including the pain, anxiety, and the ultimate relief she felt after the process.
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This educator in Texas recounts painful memories and what she has learned throughout her experiences. She has found little support from her family pertaining to the decisions she’s made in her life, including her abortion experience.
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When Brett Kavanaugh’s sexual misconduct case became public, Amanda Lazaro was triggered into confronting her own past experiences. After posting her story on Facebook, she found the Center for Empowerment and has been working through the Center’s workshops, programs, and one-on-one sessions. She is hopeful about her future.
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