Abortion in her words

Four women from the Chattanooga area tell their stories about terminating unwanted pregnancies.

Audio and illustrations by Mary Helen Miller


"I kept thinking that was my child, and I realized I had made a mistake."

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"First, we tried at-home remedies."

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"One night, I had a dream... God was telling me, her name is Renae."

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"I was by myself this time, and I didn't take any painkillers."

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Tennessee's Amendment 1 could change abortion in the state. Supporters say that the amendment would help women make informed decisions about abortion. Opponents say that the amendment could drastically restrict access to abortion.

More on the fight over abortion from the Times Free Press