Talk About Abortion

SAY THE WORD ABORTION

Historically, anti-abortion extremists have used the word abortion 4x more than abortion advocates. This has led to inaccurate, biased, and shameful connotations surrounding abortion in popular culture. It’s important that we both take back the word abortion, and are careful not to accidentally perpetuate antiabortion stigma and sentiments while doing so. No one should ever be made to feel shame about their pregnancy decisions when they hear us talk about abortion. Below are some common tropes that should be left behind as well as some suggestions for stigma-free abortion discussion.

DON’T SAY THIS

No one is pro-abortion, but …

INSTEAD TRY THIS

Abortion is essential healthcare and everyone who seeks abortion care deserves respect, dignity and support!

DON’T SAY THIS

No one is pro-abortion, but …

INSTEAD TRY THIS

Abortion is essential healthcare and everyone who seeks abortion care deserves respect, dignity and support!