This Texas-native computer scientist moved around a lot as a child. She talks about her family and her experiences in higher education, as well as why she chose to reach out to Aid Access. Her hope is that people become more compassionate towards one another’s experiences.
Read MoreChristin Guerrero
Christin Guerrero narrates her life experience as an immigrant trans woman living in New Jersey. Her recollections include memories of life back in her home country of Mexico and the different hurdles she has faced in the United States.
Read MorePonciano Ramírez
Ponciano Ramírez migrated from San Juan Vallarta, Puebla to the US when he was 34 years old. He describes the harshness of working the land, his experiences living in New Brunswick over the past nine years, and the insecurities he has faced during that time. He also discusses the good medical attention he has received, which has allowed him to recover from ongoing illnesses.
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This business coach in Maryland discusses growing up in West Virginia and her relationship with her family. She works in business facilitation and coaching. She is a firm believer in having choices in all aspects of her life, and so she reached out to Aid Access so that she would be able to help herself or a loved one if they would ever need a medical abortion.
Read MoreJoe Nastus
Joe Nastus loves his hometown of New Brunswick and details many fond memories of growing up in the area. Joe worked full-time in the plumbing business, owning a company that he sold in 2015. He discusses the many reinventions of New Brunswick that he has witnessed over the years. He is involved with Rotary fundraising, likes to take cross-country motorcycle trips, and is earning his private pilot’s license.
Read MoreJasmine Lim
The middle child of a large immigrant family, Jasmine Lim spent her childhood in New York City and Long Island. Jasmine just celebrated the 100th anniversary of her late father, a WWII veteran, arriving in the US as a Chinese immigrant. She has lived in Parsippany for 36 years, has held a variety of city management positions throughout New Jersey, is currently retired, and volunteers on the board for Habitat for Humanity.
Read MoreArtist in California
This artist living in California reached out to Aid Access in 2022 to make sure that her children had access to medical abortions if they ever needed them. She talks about her appreciation for her mother, her own abortion experience, and how grateful she is that she had access to one when she needed it.
Read MoreAlejandrina Montesinos
Alejandrina Montesinos discusses the obstacles she has faced as well as the importance of her faith and the unconditional love she has for her family. She left Mexico to better support her children’s educations and futures and was unable to say goodbye to her mother before she passed away. Alejandrina has always worked to give her children a better life than what she has had, and is happy to see them thrive.
Read MoreTeacher in South Carolina
This teacher in South Carolina recently moved to the US for a fresh start for her family. She discusses her experiences with Aid Access, and how they provided her a support system during her abortion process.
Read MoreCosmetologist in Indiana
This cosmetologist lives in Indiana and has two children. Her one child requires intense medical treatment and care. She was on birth control when she became pregnant again and so decided to utilize Aid Access to access abortion pills. Her decision felt like her only feasible option. She believes that this type of healthcare should be something that can be accessed legally and locally.
Read MoreEducator in Texas
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.
Read MoreJournalist in Massachusetts
This journalist in Massachusetts talks about growing up LGBTQA+ and the sexual explorations that lead to her discovering and owning that identity. She also discusses at length her political views, which are often in opposition to her family’s views. She details the pregnancy discrimination she faced at her former job.
Read MoreJimmie Staton
Jimmie Staton is an active member of the New Brunswick community. Mr. Staton’s narration offers reflections on white flight, racism, inner city schools, and being Black in America in the 21st century.
Read MoreJeremy Sinkin
Dr. Jeremy Sinkin is a reconstructive surgeon at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School who is committed to providing excellent care for his patients. Dr. Sinkin discusses growing up in a big family in upstate New York and his experiences in New York City. He explains the surge in publications and advancements in gender affirming healthcare during the early 2010s.
Read MoreJames Wiggins
James Wiggins is a native of New Brunswick where the majority of his memories take place. James talks about growing up on Loretta Street, his experiences in school, and the importance of his neighborhood in shaping that type of person that he wanted to be. He is a life-long musician who, after helping set up Crossroads Theatre Company, a Black theater company in New Brunswick, became an actor himself. Now retired from truck driving, James narrates his deep love for his family, especially for his wife and his late son.
Read MoreChiropractor in Texas
This Chiropractor in Texas discusses her abortion experiences and the physical and emotional processes that came along with them. She tells her story so that others do not have to feel alone.
Read MoreAnonymous
Anonymous is a soft spoken woman who loves the arts, speaks several languages, and has deep faith. Her narration offers reflections on a traumatic childhood characterized by sexual abuse primarily perpetrated by her father, as well as moving moments of singing and vulnerability.
Read MoreManu Subbaiah
Manu Sabbaiah details his time in Kerala, Mumbai, and Singapore and recalls memories of his family and friends. He discusses how his resourcefulness and risk taking has helped him advance at work.
Read MoreJenny Carvajal
Jenny Carvajal speaks quickly and with great joy as she discusses the details of her life. Jenny grew up in the Philippines loving American culture and remembers her childhood fondly. She has had an extensive career across the globe and is a proud mother of three. She moved with her family to the US in 2020, and discusses both the positive aspects and setbacks of being an immigrant in the United States.
Read MoreGrisell "Gigi" Peña
Gigi Peña currently resides at Amandla Crossing. She lost both of her parents within six months of each other due to COVID-19. Gigi talks about growing up in Cuba under Fidel Castro, major life changes, and her love for her family. She also discusses several of her and her family’s experiences after they migrated to the US.
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