Women are taught to aspire to marriage. We are taught to dream of the day that we will be promised a life of love and happiness, but I think it’s more important to honor my commitments to myself, so here they are. These are my vows to my damn self, may they serve as a guidepost to my peace and contentment.

There's a special type of sisterhood that comes from sitting in a room full of strangers that are all waiting to abort their unborn children. Nothing creates instant comradery like the shared sting of regret and relief all swirled into one