Take Your Birth Control

This is a book excerpt adaptation from So Much I Want To Tell You: Letters To My Little Sister
Available now ▶ bit.ly/AnnaBook
Adapted by Anna Akana & Maggie Levin
Director
Jackson Adams
Director of Photography
Alan Gwizdowski
Line Producer
Sienna Beckman
Producer
Laura Hauschild
STARRING
Dick - Jackson Davis
Doctor - Jonathan Slavin
Rugged Man - Troy Hauschild
Meditation Man - Emmett Yazzi
Meditation Woman - Aylia Colwell
Meditation Woman 2 - Jen Byers
Fantasy Novel Chick - Ana Walczak
Production Designer
Natalie Groce
Assistant Director
Katie Rotolo
Wardrobe
Rachel Wilson
Hair/Make Up
Caitlyn Brisbin
Props
Alyssa Forstmann
Set Dresser
Dane Jensen
Boone Cunningham
1st Assistant Camera
Erin Douglass
2nd Assistant Camera
Jesus Trevino
2nd Assistant Camera
Kelly Mitchell
Gaffer
Favienne Howsapien
G&E Swing/Driver
Hensel Martinez
Grip
Marissa Castrejon
Sound
Victoria Carillo
Script Supervisor
Ana-Julia Cavana
PA
Ryan Cummings
Jen Byers
Alison Mooney
Caterers
Full Moon Pickles : Jeffrey Davis
Editor
Joseph Shahood
Composer
Alexander Arntzen
Post-Production Sound
Jackie Zhou
GFX
Bethany Radloff
Digital Intermediate provided by Neptune Post
Colorist
Persephanie Engel
DI Coordinator
Leanne Du Fresne
BACKGROUND
Alison Mooney - Amanda Grace - Anjee McNary - Cara Danielle Brown
Chris Jones - CJ Pia - David Friedman - Grace Macmillian - Joyee Luau
Kari Alison Hodge - Kate Zasowski - Lizzy Pollard - Mary Alice Orchard
Morgan Smith - Natasha Still - Patrick Guilherme - Rodnesha Green
Ryan Cummings - Steven Robles

[@rosevalentine2387]

“I can barely afford to feed my 3 cats” same girl same

[@NguyenTrang-mm2ys]

Rose Valentine i have 2 cats and always feel myself not good enough for them bc they constantly ask for food

[@xxalexandriaxx8450]

I got 2 cats they get a bowl of dry food and 2 pouches a day and the fat chunk is like second breakfast helloooooo? FOOOD

[@hytfyu]

I HAVE 12 FRICKIN CATS...but I love them❤😂

[@cityman2312]

I buy "Sainsbury's cheapo cat food - more purrs for your penny."

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

I hate cats, so because i see them and dont want to deal with them being Ferrell its my right to take them cats out they are over populated everywhere. Before you come at me i have 2 dogs and 2 leopard geckos. I love my lizards and dogs. Cats i hate

[@natya3121]

“And dating this guy who we’ll call dick” I connected to that on a spiritual level

[@1jazzyphae]

Hahaha me thoooo

[@milkydaisy782]

Ha.

[@ravenghostly1472]

N A Then you are mighty pathetic.

[@eleni_wolf_girl4846]

Me to girl me to

[@hyperashitive3217]

"Have you thought about a way to pay me back for my half of the abortion?" OMG THIS IS A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF DOUCHEY

[@mellocheers9062]

"Have you thought about the way you're going to pay me back for cheating on me all those times bruh

[@mia-kp7lp]

k user it’s expensive to get an abortion so that’s probably what he was talking about

[@mia-kp7lp]

Avicii R.I.P I think he payed for it but since it’s two of them he wanted to to get half of the money back cause I guess he wanted her to pay for half and him also pay for half

[@CAIOLINDO18]

She went through all that mess, pain and suffering which comes from abortion, alone. But he was fine, drinking his beer. Why would she owed him?

[@kay5802]

I wanted to punch him!

[@beeliegeelie9868]

*Is no one talking about the fact she mixed pickles with Mac and cheese*

[@whoismadi]

I KNOWWW

[@fatcatoreo22]

Pregnancy delight.

[@lilybatterham6050]

Don’t knock it until you tried it!

[@vannak.1447]

It kinda sounds good. Don't judge meh

[@sutomuarashi]

@@lilybatterham6050 sounds gross

[@cupcakegurls909]

My heart broke when he asked you to pay for “your half” of it.

[@lunessabright1471]

she paid her halff when she had to abort he child. smh :(

[@cityofage]

Half is right. That's what my partner and I have worked out. Abortion and birth control are expensive.

[@NehaPratapSingh]

As sad as it is, I remember dating a guy, who would be more than happy to make me spend money on his stuff(clothes, shoes etc.) but every time I had to borrow even a small amount from him(£10) he would keep on asking for money back 😒. Moral of the story, some men are down right douchebags.

[@fairoadiary]

Natasha MOST men are downright Douches

[@AlyssaBrown117]

Katia Florit gtfo, he wanted her to have the abortion without talking about it and told her she HAD to get an abortion, so at that point it's on him. Not to mention him cheating on her, and probably living in her house rent free since he kept showing up at her door crying

[@tates.t5435]

The worst part about a toxic relationship is that there are times where you are so happy

[@mandododo2]

Tate S.T and the best part of being in a good relationship is that you are happy all the time! 😊

[@Theo_Caro]

Tate S.T Amen to that.

[@xzjpvp8349]

i’m dating a girl who has cheated on me and dated my best friend and made out with one of my other friends, she’s sweared she’s changed but then she would spend more time around my friends than me. and constantly cancel our plans together; not once had i done anything unloyal to her. There are times where i’m extremely happy with her then remember everything she has done. Also at times incredibly happy only to find out someone has been flirting with her and she has never told me; i feel i can change her i’m not giving up on her just yet.

[@tates.t5435]

I hope every thing that is good comes your way

[@xzjpvp8349]

thanks

[@lolam8931]

This should literally be a Netflix film I NEED more

[@dianana00]

Hey its Lola Try Jane the Virgin!

[@justsomegirl4904]

Hey its Lola holy crap yes plesse❤️ Bit there is Jane the virgin witch is amazing still not done with it 😂❤️

[@Bee-bee83]

Very true I’d watch for sure!!

[@ann6878]

More like a netfilx SERIES.

[@Xxx-bx5bn]

Hey its Lola omg ikr

[@jennymariee5939]

once i thought i was pregnant than i remembered i’m a virgin ..💀

[@paulie8743]

🤣

[@pangkoulee7648]

Girl same. (it's a long story)

[@galaxygirl3551]

I literally think the exact same thing 😂😂😂

[@je8479]

JANEEE THE VIRGIN

[@abw3841]

Why have I thought this too

[@SamitaSarkar]

"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." -- Maya Angelou, words to live by!

[@indiebaby]

Love doesn't hurt- Oprah

[@terranova3890]

when you look at someone through rose-colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags.

[@sidneylee6160]

right?

[@LegacyXJudah]

Samita Sarkar absolutely! I was able to sit in a teaching seminar with Angelou while touring Wake Forest University as a teen. Her inspirational speech still rings in my mind to this day, as an almost 40 year old. ❤️

[@wolfgangbuck841]

Samita Sarkar Don't piss on my back and tell me it is raining. lol

[@parrots4life74]

I love how this is made with humor added to make it less depressing. I'll never forget the scene where doctor repeats 'I am very impressed with your clairvoyant nipple story" . Pure gold, someone deserves a trophy for that!

[@PhuongNguyen-jc9ev]

Guy always blames girl when it comes to pregnancy. Like, it takes 2 to be pregnant bruh.

[@Paula-yl5gq]

Maybe because you, as a woman, should realise the baby will be in you not in him. Might take two to tango but in the end, you should make 110% sure YOU care for yourself.

[@waoops7776]

Dude not always! Most guys I've met WANT kids (probably because 3/4 of my town are Christians)

[@megeiferle4646]

Phuong Nguyen true.

[@kristiannygaard6617]

Well, it sort of is the girls responsibility to take her pill. If guys could be made tempoarily infertile by a pill also, I would gladly take it, but until that is invented, its the girls responsibility.

[@Fankas2000]

"it takes 2 to be pregnant bruh" But if she wants to kill the kid its "her body her choice". So which one is it?

[@mmmk6793]

this is shot better than most movies. your hard work is very much appreciated Anna

[@trishsoha]

agreed

[@braggison9331]

Yea, right??? She has this yt original youth and consequences and it's my favorite yt film.

[@photoshoptutorial4353]

Y your dp look like a sadness

[@katieb2098]

“I don’t believe in monogamy “ RUN LADY RUN

[@alexismegan5356]

Katie siobhan what is that

[@faust7756]

its having only one partner

[@zzPaczManzz]

@kuoky hahaha what ..bruh you realize you're on the internet... where you can literally instantly find the definition of any word ..ya lazy

[@kannon8801]

@kuoky ya lazy

[@princessdafiyah896]

No man is

[@starcherry6814]

7 days pregnant?? That's a spectacle! Most women don't know until they're at least 6 weeks or missed period

[@anaquot]

“7 days pregnant” means that she isn’t pregnant yet. It’s like 1 week before conception usually, or implantation. It would make more sense if she said she 3 weeks pregnant, if that’s what she meant. Lol.

[@Jessamine90]

@@anaquot She said exactly what she meant, what the doctor told her. It was 7 days after the implantation.

[@anaquot]

@@Jessamine90 Ah. yeah I rarely hear people speak of pregnancy that way.

[@skyrodriguez4513]

I was thinking the same thing like damn she’s fast, knew she was pregnant before they even had conception

[@skyrodriguez4513]

Jessamine90 she said that she was 7 days pregnant not 7 days after implantation, plus how would they know that, they only know an estimate based on how much hcg is in your blood

[@hazelblu755]

OKAY KZbin I FINALLY WATCHED THIS ARE YOU HAPPY NOW?! ITS BEEN IN MY RECOMMENDED SINCE LIKE 10 YEARS AGO AAAAAAAA

[@loverme2018]

Hazel Blu omg same

[@VaniaEsT]

Jesus christ sameeee

[@xx_basic_bon_xx7623]

Ikr

[@nachosanddoritos]

Lol

[@alyxmay4535]

how old are u??😂

[@maddskillz9505]

I like how this doesn’t shame women for getting abortions and understanding that sometimes there isn’t really a happy choice

[@jackiea.7971]

Momma Chimichanga I totally agree!

[@spongebob-qu6sn]

True, I used to always think that women are cruel for having abortions, but now I realize that the only reason why women have abortions is that they don’t want their kids to not have a father or they might not have enough money to take care of a child also that the baby isn’t a actual baby it’s only a fetus

[@sodaboi2154]

Yeah! I agree. Abortion isn’t the only answer, but sometimes, women really can’t afford or properly care for a child. I’m glad somebody in the comment section mentioned that...

[@Dawid-kn6mv]

@@sodaboi2154 They can always give the child to someone who wants one.

[@marciaosullivan3200]

@@sodaboi2154 adoption

[@magicpower1858]

Women, I swear, when we love someone: We see the red flags, we ignore. We see the pics, we ignore. We hear our friends and family members say they do not trust him/her, we ignore. And then years later, we realise it ourselves. Let's live and learn from our mistakes.

[@Enigmatism415]

Yeah, that's what not having self-control gets you. When the pheromones click and the geometry is appealing, you'll find any excuse to make it work, because ultimately the future offspring are more valuable than either of the parents. When you find yourself inexplicably attracted to someone, it's a sign of a good genetic fit, which USED to count for something.

[@angiet7380]

Magic Power Girls* do that. Women know better.

[@Alien-up4dk]

Magic Power what?

[@finnbenham]

Magic Power I went through that. Then when it suddenly all clicked (luckily only 5 months into the relationship) I felt like such an asshole to break it off so suddenly, leaving the guy I was with feeling clueless. I gave it my all the explain the things I felt and why I did what I did without hurting him, but of course he couldn't even hear me. He got so ridiculously angry that I felt scared. He turned into a person I'd never seen before. I didn't know what he'd do, but luckily he got through it. I still hate that I hurt him, but I know we weren't good together, especially after I saw the scary person he can become, and the irrational things he says and does. I know other guys who have experienced heartbreak and they did not at all react in the way he did.

[@kekemorgan]

Magic Power exactly ... ❤️

[@wallflower7441]

Where the hell were her friends?

[@damnmuggle]

@Suffer No Fools she clearly said she had friends who had gotten abortions

[@rollitonhome]

Suffer No Fools what do her friends have to do with HER story?

[@mrbie2380]

often when someone is in an abusive relationship, be it mental or physical, they will stop talking to their friends and even family. You're so focused on your relationship that you have little to no time to manage other people. I speak from experience; I barely talked to my closest friends for like 1 1/2 to 2 years because of my abusive relationship

[@kierajohnson5395]

sorry, I was getting mcdonalds xx

[@healla2000]

Well from what i understand from the story, she moved to work as a background and follow her dreams, maybe her friends were far away from her and couldn't see her condition. Or she just couldn't bring herself to talk to them about it

[@btblessed2201]

She's such a strong person...

[@doctrinamscio1983]

so strong! so selfish! what a role model!!

[@falkenlaser]

For caving into what her boyfriend wanted?

[@aflairforthe.evi.]

doctrinamscio selfish? Is this a hate comment or a supportive comentario where you made a typo?

[@sauge677]

@@falkenlaser No, for making her own educated choices, standing up for herself and earning self-respect and self-love through one of the hardest moments of her life. :)

[@falkenlaser]

Vpo She didn’t “stand up” to her boyfriend when he demanded she get an abortion against her will, and she was only offered one “choice” at the abortion clinic that she didn’t even want in the first place (and slightly regretted right after going through with it). So unless you can point out otherwise, nowhere did she “stand up for herself”, nor did she “make her own educated choices.” Her “choice” to abort was ultimately made by someone else, and she was only “educated” on one choice.

[@mhansond2011]

Ladies and gentlemen, even though it is extremely hard, always listen to the red flags, and take pause. People and relationships tell you exactly what they are.

[@clevernickname8095]

udhwsewbcjefbcjekrbcf this is making me tear up. My mom went through something very similar. She fell in love with someone she knew wasn't gonna marry, and accidents happened and she got pregnant. She was young and didn't have the financial needs or the partner to have a child with. She has never directly told me the words "I had an abortion", but she told me killing a life inside her was the worst day of her life. She told me this because even though she said it's something she would never want to relive and it's far from easy, it was necessary for her to do so she could live a better life. And she does. I'm glad to say her sacrifice gave her the opportunity to meet my dad who she's still with today, and have me and my brother grow up in not a perfect family, but a much better one than what could of been. It was really hard for her to tell me that story. Even today she can't outright say the words of what she had done. But she told it to me so I could know that the people who say it's simple and easy have no idea what they're talking about and if I got myself into that situation, that there's always another choice. edit: there's some people that are using my story to say that abortion is either 100% evil or the answer to everything. Please don't, it's neither. My mom is pro-choice. Her abortion is actually the reason she still is today. Her point was it was hard for her, but she's glad she did it. It was her decision. She told me this so I could know the costs of both sides. Both sides can end painfully, and both sides have the potential to end well, but her path was just a little more successful than what would of probably happened. Seriously, she was in a really bad place to have a kid. It's not black and white. Either way, no one should force you to keep or abort your baby, it's your choice. Please don't twist my story.

[@CoffeeGyrl666]

DADADA You completely missed the point of the story that she went on to find a good father for her children and raise a family from a more healthy and secure place than crippling poverty that shortens life expectancy of both mother and child.

[@clevernickname8095]

Please stop twisting my words. My mom felt awful afterwards, but she doesn't regret her choices. If her child developed into a full person it could of died from a number of different factors because of the environment she was in or grow to be a very damaged person. She told me this story so I could know how life could turn out for her. She trusted her gut, and her life is better because of it. That's just the facts. While what is considered alive is a rocky road, I personally don't think a baby is truly human-ish until later pregnancy. Believe what you want to believe, but don't twist my words. My mother did what she did and she has a better life because of it. It was hard, but she doesn't regret it. It is a huge moral issue, I don't disagree. But please don't use my mother's story to guilt trip others into choosing an option that could be a huge mistake. If you disagree with me, fine. But please stop arguing. What has happened has already happened, and I told my story to show what could happen, not force my opinion down someone's throat. It should be their choice to get an abortion or not

[@bella-bh8yr]

I thought this was going to be one of those dramatic short films this was actually pretty funny and meaningful

[@MonkeyMelissa3]

As a 19 year old who has had an abortion and has been involved with toxic older men, I really needed to see this today❤️and I’m definitely going to be more careful with birth control and look after myself mentally

[@rochelle123ist]

Never feel bad about your decision to have an abortion. At 19 you aren't ready to be a mother, go and enjoy your life, then maybe in 10 years from now you might be ready for motherhood.

[@MonkeyMelissa3]

rochelle123ist thank you ❤️

[@lovepower4899]

I’m so sorry but honestly condoms and abstaining is the better option. Don’t let an older man take advantage of you and especially your youth! Focus on your career and goals and travel and learn something new ! Not everything has to be about a boy or sex or abortions . Wait for the right one . Speaking as a 28 year old woman who has never had an abortion but saw the effects with my friends and I made that choice on purpose . No kids as well because condoms have saved my life and abstinence 🙏♥️ much love and good luck

[@tyronesmith6921]

@@rochelle123ist lol tell that to the 13 year olds that take responsibility

[@tyronesmith6921]

Sooooo you killed your baby just so u didn't have to take responsibility? Its amazing what girls will do in today's world to ruin someone's life

[@omallyct]

This story needed to be told. I am happy you told it. Some many woman get caught up in unhealthy relationships and lose themselves. I am glad you shared your journey .

[@esmirnasanchez8648]

HE NOT EVEN THAT THICC THO

[@bastardbunny666]

Esmirna Sanchez ikr-

[@SamuRai-dn5xl]

its the white thing.... jello fever lol jk

[@titusdaniel]

Probably a casting issue

[@BubbaMaraj7241]

Exactly

[@kamilamcdowell4799]

Lol right? His butt was foster than mine and that's saying something

[@irrelevant2977]

When I watched this 2 years ago i didn’t like how she got rid of her baby now 2 years later I’m in the same situation and I understand

[@Valeria-mg4ty]

Whatever choice you make, I’m sure it’s the best decision for you and that baby. Stay strong💙

[@videoupload6898]

I wish the best for you. Whatever choice you make/made, I'm sure it is the best. Stay strong

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

You grow and change as you experience life. It happens. I hope you are well.

[@michaelrmurphymurphy391]

Whenever it happens to you...

[@michaelrmurphymurphy391]

@@videoupload6898 Yeah I hope she is OK.

[@glamqs]

*i am very impressed by your clairvoyant nipple story*

[@alexfan5798]

Copied comment🙄🙄

[@pwuddingchan]

I hate when people copy comments

[@abby_hager]

This one isn’t copied because it’s 3 months ago not 2

[@ceceprincess4758]

lol

[@sslloowwdownnn]

I am, too, very impressed with your clairvoyant nipple story.

[@leiasenington6774]

Rianne Show d

[@LaQuesaDeMI]

Rianne Show , I so did not have that. Had to wait for my missing period. I laughed when I heard her talk about that

[@hyrunnisa997]

Forgiving an asshole of a boyfriend was my problem too. He also got me pregnant...(from non consensual sex) he also cheated. I kept leaving him and be kept coming back! How many times do you need to break up with someone for them to get the picture? Finally got a restraining order. Best decision of my life. Now I'm married to a great, loyal, gentle man and I just finished my masters degree. Sometimes its hard to leave an abusive relationship people, it takes on average 7 tries...its ok forgive yourself. It took me 40 tries. Even if he isnt physically abusive they can be emotionally or verbally or just controlling. It's still abuse. Believe in yourself and just keep telling yourself you deserve better. There is a light at the end of the dark dark tunnel.

[@amothwhowrites]

Dhynasah Çakir Glad you are in a better place now

[@tyronesmith6921]

You kept the baby?

[@lemonlimes3699]

@@tyronesmith6921 that's none of your business.

[@JoelLinus]

@@lemonlimes3699 And your kind of response neither

[@lemonlimes3699]

@@JoelLinus first of all your sentence didn't make sense. second of all, it isn't any of his business if she kept the baby or not because that's private, and it doesn't concern him.

[@liliabarrera4856]

"smiling face, smiling face, smiling f#$@ing FACE."

[@SETITOFFNEEDSMOREATTENTION]

lilia barrera Smiley*

[@akyarabdiwelli5757]

Iļc

[@mia-hg1pn]

🤣😂

[@liliabarrera4856]

@@SETITOFFNEEDSMOREATTENTION eh 😂

[@asiahthomas-mandlman2280]

"I wasn't going to get pregnant. I already lost my sister, surely the world would give me a break" damn Anna

[@roastedpeanuts1994]

@@HinduBoy Let us know after you get pregnant and lose a sister.

[@antonio8461]

I love Anna for she expresses her thoughts clearly no matter what the subject. With confidence, without shame and with high confidence in what she does!

[@yeehawwbbyy]

Is this her personal story? Either way it's moving as heck and I wanna read that book now

[@hollywilson5439]

Army

[@jcw8719]

Holly Wilson oml

[@rennieg3]

Holly Wilson yeah this ain’t the right time for that sis

[@falkenlaser]

It’s moving because she chose abortion despite not wanting one in the first place, and only chose it because her shithead boyfriend demanded she abort and the doctor basically shoved the pill in her face without ever asking her if she wanted to do it?

[@montanap8462]

Moving or motivating

[@blustudiosfilm]

Don't let this distract you from the fact that Anna appeared in a role at the end of Ant Man.

[@strellavazquez4033]

Also on the show Stitchers

[@arielle9241]

Wait what? I didn’t know 😱

[@shoopidyboop9697]

Arielle she did, I literally squealed when I saw her while sitting in the cinema

[@weeewooo467]

I don’t understand how someone could see her as selfish. She made the best choice for herself, and learned from her mistake.

[@sirsurnamethefirstofhisnam7986]

Isn’t that the definition of selfish? Does what’s best only for yourself. And she didn’t ‘learn’ a proper lesson at all. The lesson should be don’t continuously overlook all the flaws of an awful man just because you’re attracted to him. Instead her lesson is that you should be fine still dating toxic narcissistic people but just don’t get pregnant from doing it which absolutely moronic

[@Jb-gj5zy]

@@sirsurnamethefirstofhisnam7986 I´m sorry you feel that way. I hope you learn that doing what´s best for yourself is completely fine and not selfish as long as you still consider other people. Selfish is seeking or concentrating on one's own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for other. But because she considered what a life the baby would have (which is the opposite of selfish), she concluded to have a abortion.

[@raylevi5343]

​​​​@@Jb-gj5zy Isn't that "selfishness" exactly what she's promoting here? Why are you doublespeaking? Damage control is not consideration. And this is not mainly a birth control issue.

[@chantellecw6062]

SOMEONE MAKE YOUR BOOK INTO A MOVIE RIGHT NOW

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

She just started doing it herself. Didn't you watch?

[@starzagchannel5838]

My mom was 16 when she found out she was pregnant. She had a boyfriend who was five years older than her. When she told him he was happy they later had a baby (my mom was still 16) and that baby was me. They later got married when I was two. I know it’s hard for young teenagers to decide especially if the dad is not the best person. I will support you on any choice you make. I may be young but I know what it’s like. My dad is from Mexico so he came to America illegally. When I was two he went to Mexico to see his family for a week. The government ended up keeping him there. My dad owns his own business so he made a lot of the money my mom worked to but she didn’t get a lot of money. So when my dad was in Mexico we were extremely poor my mom barely having enough money to feed us. I don’t really remember any of this since I was so little I remember getting things for Christmas and for my birthday. I would’ve never believed we were poor. My mom told me about this a few years ago because I asked about it. She said she would put my Christmas presents and my birthday presents on layaway for a whole year. She would work and work just to get me presents. We could finally get my dad back four years later. I was six when he came back. I SUPPORT YOU!

[@nicolel.2398]

StarzAG Channel This sounds eerily like what happened to my friend.

[@alemunnoz]

Did your mom finish highschool?

[@graceshelton2982]

StarzAG Channel that is so beautiful

[@rugarerugaramujuru7736]

inkie pinkie same

[@hh9697]

Your moms storie is not bad it unique

[@pappanalab]

Honestly I’ve seen kids hated and abused by both parents who didn’t want them, and the foster system while I (who was also a child) couldn’t do anything. The mental trauma that comes out of that is horrible and I think you did the right thing when you realized you couldn’t give them a good life.

[@pappanalab]

@@blurryink115 Not alive, especially not with how early it happened. You might have a case if it was later but at that point it was only a clump of cells. There wasn’t even a brain yet but if you have any reputable studies that suggest otherwise please share them. After all, we learn more about the world more and more everyday and it’s important to stay up to date. If I missed anything I would like to take it into consideration.

[@lilithmarleen]

This is the greatest, most honest, most powerful short film I've ever seen from you. Awesome job with this one, Anna. I'm sorry you had to go through that, but you wouldn't be you if you hadn't.

[@AndrewPowerTower]

One like isn't enough for how good this is!

[@theunknown760]

Andrew Power take 1700 i guess lol

[@AndrewPowerTower]

Whoa! I didn't expect such a generic comment to get so many likes. Thanks for commenting, I never would have known otherwise :-)

[@ieatshavingcream2236]

What about 3.2K

[@someoneyoudontknow4179]

what about 3.6K

[@dantevaldez8630]

Andrew Power h

[@taylir912]

Here’s my abortion story I was 11 I had been raped by someone and if I was to young have a baby and if I was to give birth i would have passed away do to it. And I needed to have the abortion.

[@TSaleh-ht7ph]

Damn, that's sad.

[@unicongirl2049]

I am so sorry for you, hope you are doing fine❤️

[@taylir912]

Unicon girl I am now, thank you

[@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690]

You were my oldest daughters age and i understand why you had to have one . Its not your fault. I am pro life but i get certain situations. I'm not going to judge you but i think women who just get abortions for just not wanting a child that's ridiculous. Give it up for adoption to a woman who wants a baby and can't have one

[@Orangecatenergy]

@@phantomvampyressshadowkiss4690 there are already too many children up for adoption. Many women want babies, not children. They're hypocrites.

[@JustWhattaRuLookinAt]

At 8:23 I’ve never felt like I wanted to punch someone in the face more than I did when I heard what he said to her.

[@mel-tu8nc]

FeelingJung TriggeredBecauseICannotGoToTheBTSTour army! 😊😊

[@namjoonismypresident6936]

same!!!

[@carotlover69]

Your username is mood

[@crikeymikey4966]

@@mel-tu8nc Stop please.

[@mianicole9774]

i couldn’t hear what he said

[@jubirebas6779]

I'm sorry you went through something like this, Anna. But as always I'm so proud of you for overcoming difficulties having learnt a new lesson. You're one of the most inspiring people I can think of.

[@sophieliu7910]

Juliana Motta read the description

[@elliottwalker8624]

"What are you doing tonight?" "Hopefully, u." I DIED

[@cycy805]

Elliott Walker you forgot.the question mark, which implies more of a desire than a demand

[@mathiasvoorhees6232]

Guy says he doesn't believe in monogamy: Okay I'm sure this guy will be loyal.

[@muralmarshall5044]

Polyamory just cheats everyone involved out of a healthy relationship, that's why it's grooooss

[@KarishmaChanglani]

@@muralmarshall5044 what? Stop dissing people who follow consensual sex with multiple partners. Cheating isnt polyamory.

[@muralmarshall5044]

Lol have fun with being someone's perpetual side piece 😂

[@coramarie619]

Luis Gonzales polyamorous relationships can be beautiful and fulfilling, it may not be your thing, but don't be rude to those who love differently than you.

[@dianedong1062]

He was upfront about it on the first date. Anna, I'm sorry this turned out badly for you, but you should have taken his word at face value and then left him alone.

[@skylersmith6439]

Man this made me cry so much I just turned 22 and 19 weeks pregnant and I thought about getting an abortion but I couldn’t do it I couldn’t live with myself I respect Anna so much for being able to share her story.

[@jessiejones3858]

Congrat's on the baby! I'm 22 weeks pregnant today with twins! I guess you are quite far along by now! Oh you don't wanna have a abortion at 19 weeks. Baby can feel pain at that stage and the procedure is breaking baby into pieces. Best to do it before 9 weeks to avoid that procedure and get the drug one which basically gives you a miscarriage which tbh is better than pulling parts off a baby. I've had a abortion at 8 weeks pregnant 6 years ago.. It was twins. Horrible time. I don't regret it tho. I'm really thankful i spotted it early enough for the drug abortion and early enough that the baby cannot feel pain.

[@skylersmith6439]

Jessi Jones I actually ended up giving birth already 2 weeks ago at 28 weeks she was a preemie but she’s everything to me I’m so glad I didn’t get an abortion!

[@jessiejones3858]

Wow. I wish you and your preemie baby a great journey!

[@chloeparent3044]

Skyler Smith how is she? What's her name? Congrats btw!!

[@skylersmith6439]

It's_Chloe_ 23 she’s still good she’s 44 days old now still in the NICU her name is Violette pronounced like Violet

[@NT-gq6tz]

My sister is now 18 and 7,5 months pregnant. Thank God her boyfriend is such a nice guy and he will be an amazing father. I have respect for her because she made the right decision. But I would also have respect for her if she didn't keep the baby. I'm going to support her in this hard but beautiful journey... Because I love her and I will love my little nephew.

[@overlordhamburger1173]

agirlhasnoname 14 Nice

[@Devatsot]

She's not suddenly 7,5 months pregnant, I guess. She's made this decision earlier.

[@NT-gq6tz]

Clout Gang sorry, I should have said she was keeping the baby😅

[@NT-gq6tz]

Даша Просто yeah, she decided to keep the baby way earlier😅

[@badwolf3080]

All the best of luck to them and their baby

[@elizathompson8409]

This made me go and get the pregnancy test I didn’t wanna take

[@bloodyrose2191]

Eliza Thompson ow hope it goes well :)

[@margaretmouka5552]

What happened??

[@rousy5856]

Are you okay?

[@kittyclark614]

Tell us what happened

[@sayhitoashley]

Eliza Thompson results?

[@kavids1096]

Bro who else thought they were watching Netflix

[@bangchanluvers]

Kacey Jade me lol

[@crankychloe-_-4429]

Kacey Jade me

[@violetholbrook2033]

Kacey Jade oml me

[@hopeschannel]

me lmao thought i was watching a movie clip for a cool min

[@poopityscoop5284]

Kacey Jade me

[@painlessbutterflies]

That here, what you did. Putting this out there. It's brave. Bringing the dark into the light its not easy. It takes courage to share such a raw personal story. Thank you! Because there are a lot of us that still are trying to come out into the light

[@cutekitty1212]

I remember back in the day when I was super anti abortion. This totally changed my world back then.

[@izabellecurry903]

@@tyronesmith6921 you just love being hurtful

[@tyronesmith6921]

@@izabellecurry903 riiiite cus I'm the one taking babies lives. Forgot

[@izabellecurry903]

@@tyronesmith6921 I've never taken one in or out of this world be respectful and dont assume.

[@izabellecurry903]

@@tyronesmith6921 and its right*

[@tyronesmith6921]

@@izabellecurry903 lol you dont make sense

[@lucymoon]

This is amazing

[@EmBowen09]

I said this as it ended and scrolled down to write just that, took the words out my mouth haha

[@awesamjames]

She's not just amazing, she's brave.

[@Jazzandaliens]

Crack! 🔥

[@jakev780]

It truly is amazing

[@carsof813]

Lucyyyy I love u

[@winnieshen1555]

Anna, can you make your entire book into a movie? Because I loved this!!!

[@stormstereo]

Agreed! Maybe story by story first on KZbin, then re-edited into a full length movie?

[@sarabutler-smith5285]

Seriously!!! At least in chapters as short films.

[@meganm9766]

“The view is great from that high as horse”

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

This is so well made! Well done Anna, you never fail to impress us.

[@Scrofar]

ikr? Gurl gotta make her own movie soon!

[@hammybear32]

Shes so talented i wish the whole world could see that.

[@NQuiz52]

I think the whole world IS seeing that

[@elenacvetkov2773]

Malia Intikhab '

[@MERGU]

Maliha Intikhab Asian girls looking for white guys trying to improve their race But they just got losers Hahahaha😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Revo95160]

Wow that's deep, tough past, actually tough life :/ . Your acting is on POINT Anna ;).

[@LorisWapiti]

is this a real life story of her?

[@ryu.a7380]

JEDGIN MOROE Yeah same question?

[@XiamePha_alpacas]

Her sister passing is true, not sire about her getting pregnant

[@shorterthanastick]

It's real. It's an excerpt from her book.

[@sazdocuments]

This was literally beyond eye opening.

[@jackiea.7971]

Thank you for speaking out about your own experiences with abortion. I hope this helps open more people's eyes to the reality that any girl out there can find themselves in a situation like this. Abortion is never an easy choice, but sometimes, it's the right one.

[@kva5751]

No it's not . If you really don't want to risk pregnancy, then you wouldn't be having sex. Killing is never the right choice. Could at least give the baby up for adoption. Not your life to take.

[@lovepower4899]

Jackie A. Contraception such as condoms , diaphragms , ect are the right choice not tearing the limbs off an innocent child that never had a chance

[@kva5751]

Yes I like Kpop don't sue me thank you you just implied if you life isn’t perfect you should die. Nice. If your problem is the foster care system then advocate for that, not abortion. Guess what. Abortion has been legal for almost 50 years and those issues still exist so hows abortion working out? Also foster care and adoption are two different things love. Perhaps you should learn the difference between the two before using it to excuse abortion. Js.

[@wendyjimenez8987]

Good comment despite whatever the haters are saying ❤️

[@theswordofaces1222]

jackie-If killing the baby is such a "hard choice" than how do you explain legalized baby-killing (abortion) being so LUCRATIVE???

[@bric2292]

This reminds me so much of when I ended up pregnant in an emotionally abusive relationship. I was 19. I got in the shower one morning and when the water hit them, my nipples felt like they were on fire! I jumped back and changed the shower head setting to big raindrops. Anyway, judging by my boyfriend's past, I had an inkling that he would not take it well. I waited a week to tell him. That night he was going to pick me up and I planned to tell him, but I was sitting on my couch waiting. My phone rang and I stood up to get it out of my pocket and I felt gush of blood come out of me. I panicked I had no choice but to tell my dad and ask him to drive me to the ER. I told my boyfriend that I was in the hospital and I apologized for this being they way to find all of this out. His response? A text. "Call me when you're released home. I will tell my parents you are not able to come over tonight." I spent about 24 hrs in the hospital in pain, crying, I got a d&c. My dad and sister stayed by my side. My boyfriend never once even asked if I wanted him there.... From that point on, my family held grudge against him and rightfully so. We went on dating about a yr longer. Our fights always centered around him not having money to take me on dates anymore but he would have "bestie dates" with his friend Laura. If it wasn't that then it was me trying to drown my resentment for him leaving me high and dry and acting as though the traumatic miscarriage never happened. If a miscarriage wasn't enough to come see me, then what would it take? A coma from a car accident?? I didn't understand. He never took responsibility for a single thing. It took a couple of months for me to realize that he is who he is and we had no business being together I chose happiness. And that meant excusing myself from his life. Now I have a 1 yr old and the best husband/father one could hope to have. He's not perfect. He makes messes and is sometimes a homebody. But I never have to fear that he is lying to me, cheating and when I wound up pregnant 6 mos into our marriage, he didn't leave. That was my biggest fear.

[@lyvsix]

Brittany Cecil-Wright It was a life lesson, good for you!

[@madison-409]

Brittany Cecil-Wright wow thank you for sharing your story 😭

[@user-ml5di9vf6q]

That’s so sad but the ending is so cute! I’m glad it worked for you.

[@chocolatechae1436]

Awwww, your story warmed my heart💜

[@allisonl.8450]

This made me cry so much, thank you for sharing your story. It means the world to me, I am young so this taught me a lot.

[@fruitoson4227]

Pergernarnet??

[@user-lw7jy5bn4c]

fruitoson preganenate??!?!?!

[@alixw3865]

Can I get pergenat with using a Luigi board?

[@shawnpayne895]

Pregananant*

[@R1ptide_Drag0n]

pegrent gregrent.

[@sailoreris]

Pragananent

[@ladydie1234]

.... This made me so depressed. I have a 2 1/2 year old son. Me and my ex planned for him. But once the relationship fizzled my ex stopped having interest in our son. I wanted to be in a relationship where my child would be wanted.but I ended up with a relationship where I enjoy every moment with my son. He is wanted and cherish by me. I don't need my ex to have a family. So he can continue to ignore us. And I will live my best life with my son

[@user-zj1dd4ky6b]

LadyofTruth I hope you and your boy are safe and doing well. You’re strong as hell.

[@officiallydenise]

I relate to what you said. Im a single mom of a 7 year old precious gorgeous girl and the fact that I wanted her is all that matters. I’ve told her that her dad *did* want her and planned her nursery out and was excited when we would talk about her - which is true - but he just wasn’t a good person. He was a drug trafficking abusive manipulative person. I tell her that I will one day find her a good dad because that’s what she deserves. She’s 7 now and sometimes I wonder if that will happen or not since I’m still single but I figure it’s hell of a lot better than being in an abusive relationship. Anyway my daughter is ok and she never asks about her “sperm donor” anymore. I don’t know how else to put it as I don’t consider him a “dad” in any sense. Anyway she is loved and happy by me, her grandma and her uncles and aunt and that’s all that matters :)

[@ladydie1234]

@@user-zj1dd4ky6b yes :) thank you. I'm currently engaged to a wonderful man who loves me and loves my son like his own. My ex still hasn't seen his son. Sometimes you have to go through hardships to find your happily ever after :)

[@NataliaCci2000]

I hope you guys are well🥺❤️

[@kiravisser9862]

Guys take note "if your girlfriend is pregnant (unwanted) just shut up and give her a hug"

[@kiravisser9862]

@Lake Natron that 2

[@thealbanianlorg6542]

Real men ALWAYS use contraception. Some go a step further and wait until marriage.

[@angelasmith6946]

@@thealbanianlorg6542 Okay Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farms

[@ryanc473]

​@@thealbanianlorg6542I mean, for me, my go-to would be protection (i.e. a condom) even if my significant other is on the pill, at least generally and absolutely until I'm sure that she religiously takes said pill every day as prescribed, AND we're both in a position where we're comfortable with the increased risk of, well, risking it. Because even if taken religiously, the pill isn't perfect, and good practice is still two forms of contraception. Only time I'd deviate is if I know we're both in a place where we can handle the implications of being a bit less careful, and that discussion would've had to have occurred seperate from any spicy time, when we're both in a...non-spicy state of mind, for lack of a better term. Kids are a huge freaking deal, so yeah, even that increased risk of ditching one form of protection is something that ought to be discussed. Though, there are methods that are pretty foolproof, but a little more invasive than the pill (that are still reversible). IUDs are pretty rock solid, and don't rely on crappy human brains to remember to do anything (seriously, from a medical standpoint, they're by far the most reliable in real world use, since real world and ideal use are kinda always the same)

[@ΔεαΚ]

If adults are such idiots then what expectations do you have on teens

[@theresekolby2530]

true

[@jojobean2059]

So true 👏👏👏

[@imatexangirlgoode2587]

true

[@RaspBerryPies]

She's right out of college. I know the technical age that people are considered adults is 18 but I think it's more like 25-30 and some not even then.

[@brixdonut190]

None 😂

[@GGVisionOriginal]

Yeah gotta admit that was probably your best vid on youtube yet.

[@vverkest]

Tape your birth control (to your mirror)

[@danielle-ht7ic]

Veronica Verkest put it in your wallet

[@f_society1550]

If you have a living situation like hers where your schedule is very hectic then put an alarm at a time where you know you're awake or not very busy if you gotta take the pill dry do it it's better prevent than regret

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Abortion isn’t destroying a life, it’s preventing harm to a life that doesn’t need to exist.

[@adelle345]

Thank you Babies need to grow up in a loving environment not one which the baby is unwanted

[@adelle345]

Michael Skinner i never had sex ed in 5th grade ? I learned about sex through my friends who were older than me and if your wondering I live in Sc

[@miyoshiko9405]

Such a horrible euphemism. How can anyone think this way? Do you also explain a murder like "it's not taking someone's life, it's just a great opportunity for the victim to not suffer while dying naturally" or what?

[@Mayydayy]

Miyoshiko exactly

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Maisey Bryant another mindless bot.

[@Scholz23]

When you find the right person, you will be an AMAZING mother

[@hannahstormes5656]

Jasmine Scholz she has the right person. Watsky

[@TrangDB9]

I know amazing mothers who don't have the right person or didn't for a long time and still made it, despite all the hassle and financial problems. Those are strong women.

[@LesIsMoreFilms]

Anyone who is willing to kill their child to protect their own convenience is the FURTHEST thing from a good mother. She needs to really repent for killing her own child before she can hope to be a good mother

[@h.l.211]

I suppose she could have had the baby and have it starve to death because she didn't have enough money to feed it.

[@LesIsMoreFilms]

Hannah Li ....what an absolutely absented minded thing to say. First off this KZbinr is very well off. And feeding a baby is very inexpensive, especially since they drink only your breast milk for a while which is free. Everyone can afford to feed a baby (especially if they can afford birth control). Second let's pretend that in some crazy world they literally couldn't afford to feed the baby. Then you find a way for that baby to survive, you give it up for adoption, sacrifice your own meals, do whatever you have to do. If I had clairvoyant powers and knew one year from now you will be stranded on a deserted island with very little to eat, should I *MURDER* you to save you from your future suffering? Or should I look for other options that would spare you from your future suffering?

[@tompalmer5986]

We could solve a lot of problems if we made free birth control universally available. Birth control of every type should be available on every street corner.

[@OfficialSnowhite]

I get mine for free. It's covered here and I'm so damn grateful for that😊

[@chocolatesilverdoe986]

I'm too ashamed to even go to the hospital. My mom never talks about it, or anything sexual. And it's expensive

[@tompalmer5986]

They should make it free for whoever wants it.

[@peterthx]

@@tompalmer5986 are you saying it doesn't cost anything to produce? Food isn't really free either and everyone alive needs it. I believe in universal availability but let's be real here. And don't say "the government" - our money is what the government uses to fund things like that. If it was universally available it would be inexpensive anyway.

[@teehee5700]

@@peterthx then let’s make it more widely available. Let’s make it not a taboo subject and fund for woman centres. Let’s put money towards the kids who wish they had a childhood who are already alive, let’s make sure people know every fact about intercourse and sex in general. Make it mandatory in all schools no matter if there Christian schools or not. There’s more ways to prevent pregnancy than ban abortions. Yes it costs money to make, that’s why tax should go towards it just like homeless shelters, and if we can’t do that, then at least educate people on safe sex. We don’t want people grabbing the clothing hangers again

[@aliyahharmon9045]

It’s crazy because I’m the complete opposite. I judge people when they decide to keep babies knowing they can’t take care of the child

[@teacake8460]

Aliyah Harmon EXCUSE ME

[@courtneymacal6155]

Maybe you should stop judging people and just mind your business. How someone handles their pregnancy is completely their choice, unless you’re the one who’s pregnant keep your opinion to yourself, the last thing someone needs when going through a tough time is judgement from others, just be supportive of what others want for themselves.

[@Gabby-lb2sl]

Aliyah Harmon same

[@skaterccchick]

Aliyah Harmon me too . Imagine if people who got pregnant all had kids . This world would be an even bigger mess . It's a selfish thing to do to have a child before you're ready . Why ruin both your lives ?

[@adelaide5266]

courtney macal You say that but i BET you are one of the people that judge people that have abortions. Disgusting honestly.

[@shuk0rina444]

This was Probably the Funniest , Saddest , and Honest film about a Struggling relationship ever. Edit : OML this was posted on my Birthday!

[@ericagrady1502]

Why is this in my recommended list? Im 12

[@astrinymris9953]

Better to know the pitfalls before you need the information.

[@emmalara9174]

Erica Grady lol same age and on my recommend list

[@palqosja7176]

To know better about the real life we live in

[@cynthiapam5490]

I'm 11

[@__darkfuneral]

Same......*REALIZATION* KZbin IS GIVING US SIGNALS OF OUR FUTURE!!!.....or maybe not

[@kittybuns]

I can't believe this is 5 years old I remember it like yesterday

[@araeyre7678]

Original. Heartbreaking. Powerful

[@hid34way]

This actually reminded me to take my birth pills. I had shut my alarms for it and forgot to take one because I was talking to a friend. Thank you, Anna

[@godofallbums]

Was it with Jeff Ross?

[@shughl1]

The layout of the story and the graphics were amazing! Ana is a storytelling monster!!!

[@cheztourigny]

I felt like crying that you went through this. You're an amazing beautiful strong woman Anna Akana. Thanks for sharing something so personal and intimate with us. I hope your story helps someone who needs to hear this. May huge blessings go your way three fold, Spiritually, Mentally, and Physically.

[@VixenVilleInge]

If this makes even one person rethink their stance on abortion, then this was a great success. Abortion is rarely an easy choice in an easy situation. It's a tough choice to make, but a very wise one if you have enough insight to see that you're not ready.

[@itrebor8]

Or you know, just wait till marriage and then you won't have to worry about needing an abortion in the first place, because chances are the person who you marry is someone who you are willing to spend a life raising a kid with.

[@kenna163]

iTrebor If waiting didn't work for Mary, I doubt it would work for us.

[@Trithis2077]

iTrebor, Your logic feels flawed considering somewhere around 40% of marriages end in divorce within a decade or two.

[@kenna163]

And a lot of married people don't have kids and not because they can't.

[@tenshi1648]

That's not necessarily true. Think of divorced people who thought they were going to be with that person forever? No matter what you do in life your sense of security isn't real especially when it comes to other people. Things happen, people change and above all as humans we make mistakes. There are so many circumstances around having a child and successful marriage that you can't simply coin it like that.

[@LiIBrehBreh]

She read this excerpt when she visited my university! It's really cool to see it all dramatized this way.

[@rj_hooks]

10 minutes felt 2. This was captivating, funny, AND touching. Thanks Anna :)

[@millennialgirlie2029]

Nope...if a guy says he doesn't want a relationship, not into monogamy, etc. then take his word rarely/if ever does a guy change his ways of mind about that.

[@Mosaickool]

women always think they can change a man..why?

[@darkindragon]

@@Mosaickool society and media basically

[@djvsnn]

This could really be a movie or a tv show production is amazing and Anna is amazing also

[@alisabaxter8430]

I'm so sorry Anna. I went through something similar to this over the summer and the way you told your story brought back so many of the same emotions and insight I learned. You're a great person to look up to and your videos are always awesomely made

[@verminstyx]

coming back to this in 2022 where this option has been ripped away from us

[@polypem2150]

Ye dont have non protectet sex with a man you dont wish to be the father of your kids

[@alexcrazyart6522]

@@polypem2150 what about r*pe though?

[@nasisherer.t8652]

@@polypem2150 wat abt if protection fails

[@nasisherer.t8652]

@@polypem2150 wat abt if u want to have tbe baby but you cant cuz you or it will die if you try to deliver it

[@nasisherer.t8652]

@@polypem2150 wat abt if you know the kid will be born with a severe health condition to where it will cause it to die shortly after being born, and it will die in d most pain and suffering anything can endure

[@nikimxm]

That made me cry. To experience soemthing like that is horrible and you have been through so much you didnt deserve that. You are defentinly someone i look up to.

[@Pexzee]

This made me almost comment about how you've invented short films

[@johnwickbaby]

But then you realized that this is a just a joke of a sob story meant to justify murder.

[@yasmeenkarkachi5978]

Frank Castle well you clearly aren't in on the whole "science" gig.

[@johnwickbaby]

Caro Coffler a little guilty are we?

[@trishl707]

I was pro-life until I had a false positive pregnancy test with my EXTREMELY abusive Ex boyfriend. Had it not have been for my body not accepting, I would've terminated the pregnancy. I'd rather send a soul back to heaven than to have it enter hell. Happy to say I also learned self respect and I will never go back.

[@deadsoon]

Patricia-Bianca Calavera damn. I'm glad you did that!

[@LesIsMoreFilms]

You know in your heart that you are not happy with with yourself. You wanted to kill your child

[@chynnalittlerosewade4003]

Patricia-Bianca Calavera [e-mail]

[@LesIsMoreFilms]

elfefiore I understand that some people have difficult lives. But killing your child is never the right option. What if a young girl is wanting to have a child and she does! She gives birth to a baby she loves, but then after a year or so, things in her life take a massive turn for the worse and she realizes that her child (around 1 years old now) will now be brought up in a horrible environment. Is the right response to kill that child?

[@LesIsMoreFilms]

elfefiore you are completely wrong. You don't get to define life to suit your convenience. That is the definition of EVIL. It's exactly what Hitler did. A sperm if you leave it be will not turn into a grown human being. A fertilized egg WILL however. All scientists in the world agree life BEGINS AT CONCEPTION.

[@emmaura]

Wow, that was supercalafragilisticexpialidocious! Thank you for the vulnerability and telling your story in such a beautifully produced short story

[@THEKAGOMEKITTYWOLF]

"So Much I Want To Tell You: Letters To My Little Sister" needs to be a movie~

[@viktorijajan9877]

THEKAGOMEKITTYWOLF yes, Yes, YES

[@Ambern]

This is powerful

[@patriciasmarandescu5804]

I loved this. It was somewhat eye-opening in terms of self-love and not romanticizing a toxic person/relationship. And she was soo sweet. Overall great job and relatable story. Congratz and thank you for sharing this with us! ^^

[@riverkero9425]

honestly, I'm always so struck by Anna's commitment to the truth and to telling her stories so genuinely. been a fan for five years, and her videos always mean so much to me!

[@mattcanoy5353]

Anna. You knocked this out of the park. Thanks as always

[@gabriellaflores6592]

The heartbreaking smile the women would give as the doctor went in and out... my heart broke

[@theghosttintheattic]

I have never believed in abortion and I still don’t. But the way you went about this is amazing. I totally get it. You are the first person that when talking about abortion, didn’t make me mad. This was a great story, and I love how you didn’t sugar coat anything

[@inquisitvem6723]

i don't think her story was real. i think it was more a movie and probably something her close friend or family member went through, so it was a good message.

[@inquisitvem6723]

321ozzy what? are you serious. why would uncles do that? step dads do occur when it comes to this in every country, but uncles? or did you mean close friends of the family that they are called 'uncles', but not true blood uncles.

[@blaisejackson5255]

Ah yes it breaks my heart cause I can sense her pain, it's strange that she acknowledged life and ended it anyway though. I mean she cut another person's future so very short but I'm sure Anna knows this.

[@anac4630]

Inquisitve m this is from her book..

[@darkjade]

Inquisitve m she said in the description that it's an adaption of a book, letters to my little sister

[@blveberry8002]

Her: I have 3 cats Me: Nice Her: I found out more about myself, I am a person who makes people laugh. Me: *wiping tears* Nice

[@TheWeirdologist]

YOU WERE GONE FOR FOUR WEEKS but this was so well-made and worth it so it's ok

[@shaneilyoung1970]

im suing my parents for not having my consent to be born

[@nihilisticbarbie]

S a m e

[@animecorner1208]

When my mom asks me how I'm feeling, I just say I'm tired. I dont have the heart to tell the woman that gave me life that I don't want it anymore

[@shaneilyoung1970]

@@animecorner1208 okay we didnt need this this whole comment was a joke

[@myamdane6895]

anime corner edgy

[@animecorner1208]

@@shaneilyoung1970 umm, it wasn't a joke. Hospital visits are a ride

[@AnnarieNicole]

I was literally going to see my doctor about birth control options when I found out I was pregnant lol

[@sarahnaimy624]

My friend found out she was 10 weeks pregnant at her recurring IUD checkup...

[@sapphiresorceress7007]

It amazes me that ppl judge a person’s unplanned pregnancy as if it could never happen to them. Our bodies do their best to get pregnant when we’re young, I mean VERY RARELY do girls get pregnant even when doing everything right regarding birth control but that does happen too.

[@Nightqueen141]

Zatana 1878 You shouldn't be having sex if your too young to take care of a child.

[@lolllalow4342]

Briana Konwerski You shouldn't be having sex if you're too young but what's the problem with having sex when you're legal? Having kids and having sex are two completely different things, aside from the fact that sex leads to kids.

[@Nightqueen141]

Lollla Low and did I say anything otherwise? I said if you can't afford sex, don't have it. If your not mature enough to have a child, you shouldn't be doing the literally​ only thing that can lead to reproduction. And being "mature" to have sex shouldn't be narrowed down the legal age. Plenty of age appropriate women weren't ready when they had sex.

[@lolllalow4342]

Briana Konwerski In your original comment you said 'young' so I assumed you meant legal age. If people have sex before they are mature enough too, then yeah that's their own fault.

[@lolllalow4342]

Briana Konwerski Although it can lead to reproduction, there's a lot of options and the chance of having a child is low.

[@Klaratchi]

Another one: can I afford the hospital bills to give birth? Can I afford to lose my job or be unable to work and without paid leave?

[@TheEastieA]

Without paid leave? Do you not have maternity leave in America?? Also you have to pay the hospital to give birth?? Wtf?!

[@StarlineHodge]

Most full-time jobs offer some form of maternity leave, but only for two weeks. If you want to take more days off, you'll have to use up your vacation days and sick days. So maybeeee at best you get a month, at worst just the two weeks. And this is only if your job actually offers health insurance. And yes, you have to pay the hospital. Usually thousands of dollars, and again, that's if you're lucky enough to have good health insurance other-wise it's a gross amount of money.

[@TheEastieA]

Omg that's awful! In the UK we up to 40 weeks paid maternity leave! You can take more maternity leave after that but it isn't paid.There's also paternity leave as well which is a couple of weeks. I knew America didn't have free healthcare like over here but I always assumed pregnancy was exempt from that, not really sure why though.

[@missylarsson3517]

TheEastieA Americans are usually not getting any PAID maternity leave from what I understand.

[@SoVerySofia]

At the same time in Sweden, we get 480 days parental leave 👌