The Abortion Diary
Melissa Madera
Abortion happens every day. It has been estimated that 42 million people worldwide have an abortion each year. But the majority of those people will never talk about their abortion experience. What If millions of people broke their silence and told the truth about their lives and their choices? These are our abortion stories. www.theabortiondiarypodcast.com
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Abortion Diary Entry 96: Tanya M., 39 (Tulsa, OK 2002)
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04/28/15 • 44 min
"It was right for me." Tanya shares her story of seeking an abortion in Tulsa, OK. (Published on April 28, 2015 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Tulsa, OK) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by: https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=10900
Diary Entry 58: Mayah F., 23 (Portland, OR 2008)
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10/21/14 • 21 min
Mayah shares her story of obtaining an abortion in Portland, OR and her experience with EXHALE. (Published on October 21, 2014| Listener: Melissa Madera |Location: Portland, OR)
Abortion Diary Entry 164: Sue P., 72 (South Orange, NJ 1965 )
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01/25/18 • 41 min
“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 the United States. She also talks about her experiences in the Women’s Movement, founding a women’s theatre troupe (It’s All Right To Be Woman Theatre), and directing a documentary about , a progressive Republican NY Assemblywoman who wrote the legislation that decriminalized abortion in New York State in 1970. (Published on January 24, 2018 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Ithaca, NY) We share stories. Help us continue to break the silence by donating now. The Help us continue our work and share our abortion stories by donating now (bit.ly/292LsxI) or become our patron on Patreon (www.patreon.com/THEABORTIONDIARY).
Abortion Diary Entry 162: Christina F., 35 (Birmingham, AL 2013)
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10/02/17 • 48 min
"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) The Abortion Diary is free, but it takes money to keep it that way. Help us continue our work and share our abortion stories by donating now () or become our patron on Patreon ().
Abortion Diary Entry 161: Jael H. (Montreal, Québec, Canada, 2011)
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09/08/17 • 43 min
"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 you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue our work and share our abortion stories by donating now () or become our patron on Patreon ().
Abortion Diary Entry 160: Lisa, 48 (Michigan, 1986)
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08/15/17 • 49 min
“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 college and also talks about her birth experiences in her thirties. She also discusses her abortion experience with her daughter on the podcast. (Published on August 15, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Farmington Hills, MI) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help us continue our work and share our abortion stories by donating now (bit.ly/292LsxI) or become our patron on Patreon (www.patreon.com/THEABORTIONDIARY).
Abortion Diary Entry 159: Marisol, 32 (Dhaka, Bangladesh 2011)
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08/04/17 • 38 min
“It’s okay to have it be messy and still be messy in a way or still be processing.” Marisol shares her experience of having an abortion with the help of Women on Web () while she was working in Bangladesh. (Published on August 1, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New York, NY) Thanks for listening. Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now () or become our patron on Patreon ().
Abortion Diary Entry 158: Jackie, 37 (Cincinnati, OH 2004)
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06/08/17 • 23 min
“I feel like it’s a scarlet A.” Jackie shares her story of traveling to Cincinnati, OH from Louisville, KY for an abortion, and talks about her experience working in public health in New Orleans, LA. (Published on June 8, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: New Orleans, LA) Thanks for listening. Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now () or become our patron on Patreon ().
Abortion Diary Entry 157: Alison, 55 (New York, NY 1979, Kalamazoo, MI 1979 and Rochester, NY 1982)
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05/16/17 • 38 min
"There still was a reluctance to say it out loud." Alison shares her experiences of seeking abortions at different times in her life. She also talks about of being a surviver of sexual assault. (Published on May 16, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Granville, OH) Thanks for listening. Help us continue our work and share our stories by donating now () or become our patron on Patreon ().
Abortion Diary Entry 152: Anonymous, 65 (Poughkeepsie, NY 1969)
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03/21/17 • 37 min
"I didn't want to buy into the stigma." Anonymous shares her pre-Roe adoption and abortion experiences. She also shares her experience searching for and reuniting with her daughter. (Published on March 21, 2017 | Listener: Melissa Madera | Location: Ithaca, NY) Are you a fan of the podcast? Help The Abortion Diary continue its work and share our stories by donating now:
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Abortion Diary have?
The Abortion Diary currently has 171 episodes available.
What topics does The Abortion Diary cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Society & Culture, Abortion, Personal Journals, Storytelling, Podcasts and Sexuality.
What is the most popular episode on The Abortion Diary?
The episode title 'Abortion Diary Entry 168: Oriaku Njoku' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Abortion Diary?
The average episode length on The Abortion Diary is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Abortion Diary released?
Episodes of The Abortion Diary are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Abortion Diary?
The first episode of The Abortion Diary was released on Nov 21, 2013.
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