The Abortion Diary Podcast
1) Abortion Diary Entry 169: Marva Sadler
"We save lives." In this episode, Marva Sadler talks about her path to working in abortion care, what keeps her going to work every day, and reflects how her own abortion experience has shaped how s...Show More
2) Abortion Diary Entry 168: Oriaku Njoku
“My ancestors are always with me.” In this episode, Oriaku Njoku talks about her path to becoming a reproductive justice leader, abortion advocate, and abortion funder in the Southeast. She shares her...Show More
3) Abortion Diary Entry 167: Leah Coplon, MPH, RN
"We care so much about our communities and the folks we serve." In this episode, Leah Coplon talks about her path to becoming an abortion care provider, how abortion fits into the full spectrum of sex...Show More
4) Abortion Diary Entry 166: Dr. Nikia Grayson
“I want to fill that gap in our community.” In this episode, Dr. Nikia Grayson talks about her path to becoming a nurse-midwife, commitment to full spectrum reproductive heath care, and the importance...Show More
5) Abortion Diary Entry 165: C.G.C., 20 (Manchester, England 2012)
“We still have to go overseas to make sure we can get our bodies back.” C.G.C. shares her story of traveling from Galway, Ireland to Manchester, England for an abortion when she was 16 years old. . ...Show More
6) Abortion Diary Entry 164: Sue P., 72 (South Orange, NJ 1965 )
“I know I did the right thing.” Sue shares her story of seeking an illegal abortion in 1965, 8 years before that landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, which guarantees the right to safe and legal abortion in t...Show More
7) Abortion Diary Entry 163: Hunt, 33 (Bossier City, LA 2015)
"I don't really know how to deal with this. I don't think anyone really does because no one ever talks about it." Hunt shares her experience seeking an abortion in Louisiana. She talks about being li...Show More
8) Abortion Diary Entry 162: Christina F., 35 (Birmingham, AL 2013)
"I wish mothers told daughters." Christina, a single mother, shares her story of seeking an abortion in Alabama. (Published on October 2, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL) Th...Show More
9) Abortion Diary Entry 161: Jael H. (Montreal, Québec, Canada, 2011)
"We can be amazing supports for one another." Jael shares her experience of seeking an abortion in Montreal. (Published on September 8, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Ottawa, Canada) Are ...Show More
10) Abortion Diary Entry 160: Lisa, 48 (Michigan, 1986)
“Hopefully, sharing my story and letting my daughter hear me speak about it somehow, someway might help her make different decisions.” Lisa shares her story of seeking an abortion as a freshman in col...Show More