TikToker Shares Abortion Story in Support of Others

‘I’m sharing this because … I felt really alone when it was me’ - This TikToker is sharing her abortion story in hopes that others going through similar experiences can feel supported and seen
(via bethanybee511 on Instagram)
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[@saraocampo9066]

That people at the door of the clinics is cruel and evil.

[@emilyfeagin2673]

They are bullys

[@RevShifty]

They're also exactly what bear strength pepper spray and air horns are made for.

[@marianlincoln9008]

@RevShifty I haven't been able to locate either in my area... that's OK, the last man that tried to assault me after work found out a wo.en bringing her fist up from the basement can break bone... 3 weeks later he came back in to where I was Bartender with his jaw wired...my tips went up 150%.. He said he owed me 1, I said it was on the house would he care for another...His buddy made him leave before I busted his other cheek for him....A roll of Qaurters works well in your hand too...

[@lovepaws5512]

Do you think the adopt unwanted children? Doubt it.

[@marianlincoln9008]

@@lovepaws5512 They can't be bothered to pass legislation to ensure those children get a fair start...And they don't really want those children either..

[@72stones43]

Sensible families aren’t having more children because of the risk of losing mom. Way to go republicans.

[@imperialmotoring3789]

So the illegals are not sensible? They drop as many anchors as possible and get more and more free stuff!

[@barbarawarren9443]

Contraception is also a political issue now.

[@Ketowski]

@@barbarawarren9443 And so is the rest of healthcare due to the bigotry of the Republican Party.

[@carol-leelane721]

My youngest sister was born in 1967 after my mom’s Catholic obstetrician refused to provide the hysterectomy she needed due to fibroid tumors in her uterus. She had three children but he felt she might not be finished with her family. She had a repeated history of domestic violence due to post partum psychosis and with after her third birth had been mentally hospitalized because she feared she would black out and kill her children. Six years later my sister was born tiny and malformed and with a barely controllable seizure disorder. We loved and cared for her at home her entire life. She never could walk, talk, feed herself, toilet herself, put herself to bed, manage her medications, purée her own food so she could swallow it, lift herself in and out of the tub, wash her own hair, turn on the TV, lift her own wheelchair, change her own bed, fix her own snacks or drinks, prepare her own jello water for years after she started to aspirate liquids, to mention just some of the daily tasks associated with complete care of a nonverbal adult with limited ability to move. We would sleep in the hospital with her when she needed overnight care because the staff could not be expected to understand her vocalizations and how to move her so that her constant spasticity didn’t cause her greater pain. She was often so frightened. She needed the comfort and love only family could provide. And we did it. For 56 years. Her care subsumed all our lives. I was 13 when she was born and 69 when she passed. I loved her without reservation. I learned so much from her. And the trauma of her care and her constant, unremitting physical suffering was insurmountable. I love her, and am grateful to have had her in my life. And I despise my mother’s reckless, smug, patriarchal, evil obstetrician, who played God with her and our lives. He should have to suffer what my sister endured for just one day. More than a day’s worth would be morally indefensible. WOMEN HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE.

[@maryroberts9315]

Some parents may choose to continue a pregnancy and give birth to a severely disabled child. That should be their choice. But a time may come when the parents have passed on and the adult child will be institutionalized. The parents won’t be able to ensure a good quality of life for a helpless adult child.

[@regineheine5707]

Just imagine how often a mother of a disabled child has been left by her husband.The father left.

[@TheShellshell38]

And the Republicans want to take away social security and Medicaid that helps them.

[@annmarieknapp]

My child is profoundly disabled,but there were no prenatal tests for his disabilities and it has been the second greatest regret of my life after my awful marriage. Happily divorced from a cheater and abuser, but had to rear my child alone, which was awful. If I could go back in time, I never would have married or ever had a child. Love him more then life itself, but I couldn't cure him and his quality of life and need for 24/7 care is devastating. These protestors and awful right-wingers can go to hade$.

[@cassiusdhami9215]

So sorry to hear that Ann-Marie. The people making the decisions over your life would never have such an experience but are happy to make others live this way. You're a very strong person who deserves more!

[@freedomishavingachoice3020]

Your honesty is unabashedly refreshing. I love that you loved your life even though it was hard, so that we can learn from your experiences and tryto be even better. Thank you so much for giving us that chance to learn from you.

[@Chick-inslacks]

Hugs sweet mama. ❤

[@seaninness334]

Republicans even want to end no fault divorce. How much more can they compound private life issues, all while claiming not to be taking rights away or bemoan government regulation?

[@susannehuber3996]

Thanks for sharing your story ❤❤❤❤❤ we need people speaking their truth.

[@Dyejob01]

Isn't it awful the way the "Christians" judge? So much for living a Christian life.

[@Lonewolfmike]

I call those kinds of "Christians" the American Taliban.

[@jasonweinstock1282]

​@@Lonewolfmikedon't they have better stuff to worry about?

[@Lonewolfmike]

@@jasonweinstock1282 the American Taliban wants to turn America into a Theocracy like Iran or Saudi Arabia. They are in love with power for the sake of power. And the love to spout of bible verses left and right, but their hearts and souls are filled with HATE and always have been.

[@cheyrncheyrn]

The crucifixionists

[@sunfollower5623]

They definitely are not Christ like.

[@amyjones2490]

I know of at least 5 women close to me that their pregnancy did not go as hoped for and needed termination of their pregnancy. It’s much more common than people think because it’s not discussed, which is sad. We should be comforting each other when something like this happens to our sisters.

[@sharonannrees2824]

This is so heartbreaking. I hope your horrifically difficult decision at least enlightens some people. I truly wish you well.

[@Dyejob01]

1:11 This is the experience of most women who find themselves in need of this MEDICAL procedure. It should NEVER be interfered with by the GOVERNMENT!!!! This is not a Red or Blue thing, it's a life and death thing for the MOTHER. And YES, her life is more important than a fetus that isn't viable!!!

[@benc.enlots]

Killing babies is not health care. It is the opposite.

[@CChrist-mh4mk]

@@benc.enlotsthis guy yesterday said that as long as you can get pregnant you’re a woman. He is a gro’mer.

[@supaF]

All women should have access to miscarriage care

[@SaraGrant-xj4lr]

Amen !

[@MsDemonBunny]

Exactly.

[@cassiusdhami9215]

No hate like Christian love.

[@cassiusdhami9215]

Christian beliefs regarding women: "When a man sells his daughter as a slave, she will not be freed at the end of six years as the men are. If she does not please the man who bought her, he may allow her to be bought back again." Exodus 21: 7-8

[@cassiusdhami9215]

What Christians want: "Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and equitable but also to those who are perverse." 1 Peter 2:18

[@BoylenInk]

I disagree. The love expressed by anti-Christians is much more hateful.

[@bumblebee5990]

So true.

[@samhavoc1066]

@@BoylenInk Christians are forever claiming persecution when they get push back on trying to force their beliefs on others. Go play victim somewhere else.

[@popcornanytime7414]

Mercy is a virtue. Blessed are the merciful. Don’t let anyone ever convince you that what you did was not merciful.

[@jodywho6696]

Thank you for sharing your tragic experiance. It happens to many women. Im so sorry for your loss. And about the insensitive fools at the clinic. 💙

[@user-tg9xn9mm4g]

We have to keep Biden in the white house my god i have daughters and granddaughters this is crazy someone can tell me what to do with my body! 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙

[@IcerinAlaska49]

We also need to vote blue across the board so we can eventually get rid of a few of these ones in SCOTUS from taking away our freedom and changing the constitution to suite themselves

[@imtru2me]

I'm a grandmother of 3 girls and I still have my grandmother so I'm very blessed. I can't imagine anyone going through this. This is unacceptable, needless pain that old men are making choices for everybody in your state and wouldn't even have a meal with their constituents.

[@williamryder5021]

Biden or RFK JR 2024 ❤️🇺🇸 - Down with Trump! Save America! Down with project 2025!

[@xdani_thethinkingneko]

​@@williamryder5021you're delusional if you think that voting third party, is going to do anything. You do know by the way that one of Trump's biggest donors, is the one who's funding Kennedys descendant. He is just trying to pull votes away from the Democrats.... Do you know what project 2025 is by the way? You really should open your eyes. This is not a time to be voting a third party.

[@xdani_thethinkingneko]

If you're not already aware project 2025, you should look it up to! I feel like our elders, can really help,potentially change the minds of other people who are older. They're coming for everyone 😢

[@Astras-Stargate]

Thanks for sharing your heartbreaking story. This invasion by pro-lifers into one of the most personal areas of a woman's (and partner) lives is so disgusting. No one know what is right for someone else and they need to stop their short-sighted interference.

[@solar2607]

You cannot understand what it's like until it happens to you 😢

[@tabithan2978]

Thanks for sharing. People need to hear these stories.

[@stephaniehowell1109]

The mob who shouted at you as went to the clinic WERE NOT Christians. Christ would not have shouted at you, or insulted you. He would have held your hand. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ May time bring you Healing.

[@Alverant]

Wrong. They were real and true Christians. Jesus was not a Christian. Christianity is about giving what Jesus said lip service and as an excuse to abuse others.

[@barbarawarren9443]

So, insurance won't cover a D&C, but they'll pay out millio,s of dollars for lifelong, bedridden hospital care.

[@johnle6982]

And some of them cover Viagra. Just wrap your brain around that.

[@jasonweinstock1282]

I wonder if those protesters would be there to raise the kid,if she were to decide to birth the kid?

[@donnareed3822]

Nope. This is the same people who do not want birth control. Do not want health care. Do not want school lunches. It’s really not about the babies it’s about controlling women. Thank Trump 🤡

[@BedStuyDOD62]

My twin was born with water on the brain and spina bifida in the early 60’s. He lived a month and it was so painful for my mom that she never told me…I found out by overhearing a conversation. At least we’ve have advances now and sometimes hard decisions have to be made.

[@PhyllisButler-te9zy]

I am so sorry to hear your story and no women should ever have to face what you’ve gone through. As a health care professional who worked in Labor and Delivery a fetal loss should be compassionate care for you and your daughter. If you had a termination in my Blue state we would have given the choice of an OR termination or a labor delivery and wrapped your daughter so you could hold her and say a formal goodbye and taken pictures even if it were just her face along with a memory box . It so hard for any mother to lose a pregnancy and no one should make it harder for you. My prays are with you and I have faith God will send you another child.

[@08FayFay]

Brave soul to share her truth and experience. Sorry for her loss🌷☮️

[@alyssainwond3r652]

I'm so sorry for your loss. 🦋💕 I appreciate you being so strong and sharing your story. You're story needs to be heard. Thank you. I wish you many blessings. God bless you and your family.

[@ceejay8718]

Thank you for sharing. My condolences

[@TrapKingz.]

I think you made the right decision! Why put yourself and your child through all the suffering that was about to come. It was best to put her to rest. Best of luck to you!

[@annmarieknapp]

You did the right thing! Imso sorry you had to go through this. Fully support you and your decision.

[@mako9673]

I have two questions for Pro-Birth folks. 1) What do you think was the right decision in this woman's situtation. 2) What gives YOU the right to even tell her what is the right choice?

[@m0L3ify]

Gosh, it sure is quiet here in the replies...

[@phillynurse9492]

My heart stopped when you said 20 weeks! I’m so sorry for all that you and your husband went through. Thank you for sharing your experience I hope it helps to educate more families about reproductive healthcare.

[@jocksharerock7318]

Very thoughtful, and thank YOU for having the courage to share.

[@sandramelia3765]

You two and your care takers are all my heroes.

[@joanpadley7480]

So sad that you were put in that situation, I hope you and your husband go on to have a healthy child.

[@nikkids4266]

No one. And I mean NO ONE, should ever have to be faced with the awful decision to terminate a pregnancy due to a fetus being severely disabled/incapacitated and unable to lead an unassisted life. That said, the only person who should have the right to dictate not just the life of the woman, but the woman’s family and possible future children. Is THE WOMAN. Period!! Cuz no one wants to have the conversation regarding the long term care cost of raising a severely disabled child. I’m not just talking financially - cuz let’s face it. Republicans do everything in their power to cut or not pas legislation that would provide social safety’s nets for families. Heck, they blocked what ACA could’ve been and turned it into a shame. So said families can’t even get adequate and AFFORDABLE healthcare. But there’s also the fact that parents lose countless work hours just to be able to juggle full time care of that disabled child (cuz can’t afford in home care unless your well off). This in turns ends up being bad overall for the economy. Then there’s the emotional cost, caregivers have higher rates of depression, anxiety and substance use. It can lead to marital strain. The list goes on. But these faux religious Christian right wingers don’t wanna have that real talk. They will NEVER come to the table to get the full story and collab to make healthy solutions

[@jenz5607]

Thank you for sharing your story! Love and Light to you!

[@albamercado999]

God bless you for your courage and I’m truly sorry for what happened to you and your husband and family .

[@PuaOlena-fj9oc]

Thank you for sharing publicly. We need to understand better.

[@boughtbot2639]

I’m sorry that this difficult situation was even more difficult than it had to be. You’re a badazz

[@jscullyandmulderx25]

Yes keep telling your stories.

[@james-dd5hh]

It is hard to have come to a moment where you felt a need to explain anything about your healthcare decisions. Having said that I welcome your fortitude in speaking and helping others.

[@jinxiejae]

GILEAD IS UPON US!!!!VOTE BLUE!!!

[@DeneseJamerson]

This is why pro-choice. You don't know what's happening with any woman's pregnancy. None of anyone's business; not anyone's money or investment in care. Also, no one knows what's going on except that woman! Anything I don't pay for is none of MY business. My sympathy to this lady who had to make this decision.

[@Segra13]

Thank you for being so brave and sharing your story. I'm so sorry that you had that heart rending experience.. sending love and light to you ❤

[@seaninness334]

Very sorry hear this. It is none of my business and certainly not the governments. I completely agree that an education is also essential but republicans are against that too. Figure it out red states. Best wishes to this woman and her husband. Thank you for sharing your story during this time.

[@janetbowerman396]

Thank you. Hugs for you and family

[@robdavidson9927]

I admire your courage.

[@freedomishavingachoice3020]

Thank you so much for sharing your story

[@Alverant]

To those claiming this isn't Christian: “If women die in childbed, that does no harm. It is what they were made for.” ― Martin Luther Cruelty is inherent in the religion. Always has been. Always will be.

[@BoylenInk]

Perhaps you should try reading the correct quote and read it in context. Your bigotry toward Christianity is showing.

[@sisuguillam5109]

​@@BoylenInkLuther was not perfect. Far from it. I do hope your german is up to scratch because this is the original quote: "Der Tod im Kindbett ist nichts weiter als ein Sterben im edlen Werk und Gehorsam Gottes. Ob die Frauen sich aber auch müde und zuletzt tot tragen, das schadet nichts. Lass sie nur tot tragen, sie sind darum da."

[@waffles3629]

​@@BoylenInk the full quote makes it no better. It's not bigotry to state facts about Martin Luther.

[@BoylenInk]

@@waffles3629 First off, misquoting someone is not stating facts. Second, in case you are only pretending to have read the true quote or put it into context, Luther was arguing against women refusing to get married and have children because something bad might happen. He was calling women to be brave and do what must be done for society to survive. It is no different than calling on fearful men to do the dangerous jobs that must be done despite the risk to their health or life. To twist the words of a man who clearly loved and cherished his wife and daughters into a cold blooded indifference is evil. Btw, I’m not exactly a fan of Luther on theological grounds but at least I try to be sure of what he really believed before I attack a dead guy who can’t defend himself.

[@waffles3629]

@@BoylenInk you are making illogical leaps and adding meaning that's not there. Also "women shouldn't refuse to get married and have kids" is not the hot take you think it is.

[@emilyfeagin2673]

I’m so sorry for your loss

[@RosyJreams]

Thank you for sharing. This matters.

[@marianlincoln9008]

I saw this posting and shes got my support... Also Tik Tok removed my comment agreeing with a young girl using the same language and phrases against a rapists... I said its about time these phrases were used against these guys as they are the excuses they use to blame their victims for what they did to them I was not Condoning the phrases, I was condoning the tables being turned on these guys and their reasoning...

[@sandramelia3765]

CO Dem but any national ban will affect us too.

[@wonderwoman7687]

Now seeing this. Health care should never be decided on whether you live in a blue state or a red state. Health care is just that. Health care. And there ought to be a difference between choosing to terminate a pregnancy because of the health care of the mother and child and termination as a means of contraception. A lot of women who absolutely have to terminate a pregnancy are like this woman. She wanted the child. But from what she said, the child would be severely handicapped if she did live. Does anyone think she made this decision nonchalantly? Seems that the pro life people just don’t give a dam about the quality of life the child will have. One never hears about them banding together to provide facilities to help these children who are born with multiple disabilities. What about that, huh! They’re not pro life. They are just pro birth. It’s infuriating 😡

[@toutetoute101]

Stay Strong Bethany 🩷.

[@TRANSWOMENAREMEN1776]

@@toutetoute101 TRUMP 2024🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡

[@TRANSWOMENAREMEN1776]

@@toutetoute101 TRUMP 2024🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡

[@TRANSWOMENAREMEN1776]

@@toutetoute101 TRUMP 2024🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡

[@TRANSWOMENAREMEN1776]

@@toutetoute101 TRUMP 2024🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡

[@teresalee467]

This is why people should mind their own damm business.

[@lizliz4186]

Thank you to this young lady. I wish her well and i hope she grows her family the way she chooses. ❤️❤️❤️

[@BB-rn2ks]

My sister is SUPER christian and she has had 6 abortions 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tigerlily_Fresh]

Omg.

[@eo4zoa]

What????

[@chantalfinn6173]

WTH, 7th one free ?

[@kaistockman6443]

I read an article once about a woman who did go to Colorado and pay the $10,000 because she knew her child would die after birth and she didn’t want it to suffer. I remember in the article she put the money on credit cards and borrowed money from family. But she shouldn’t have had to do that. She did it though, so her child wouldn’t be in pain. None of these people actually care about women or children. You can see after the law in Texas that infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate went up, but they don’t care about that. 😡

[@cynthiapickett8577]

Glad to see some people finally waking ☺️😄 up!

[@tanyawilliams8254]

Stay brave ladies❤

[@virginiahilman7786]

I admire you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family.

[@kgs2280]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@kellyharper367]

Stay strong! Thank you for sharing your story!

[@sonyawenham590]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are very brave to speak up about your experience, and I truly feel your loss. I had an eptpoic pregnancy about 30 years ago. I struggled with the fact that it was a termination, but the reality of the situation was that I would ticking time bomb, and I could bleed out at any time was terrifying. I'm Australian, so our laws are different. But I have been hanging on every word since Roe v Wade was overturned. I can not express how worried and frightened I feel for the female population of America. Please keep up the good work. The more people especially those with their heads in the sand listen the better it will be. I hope that you all realise that if Trump gets in this is not going to be allowed to happen. There will be medically saving life terminations and a mother and a child who has no chance of survival have endure this inhuman suffering.

[@inalike1789]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sorry for your loss. Please vote blue for all of our rights.

[@regineheine5707]

Thank you for sharing. It’s necessary to educate others. You are an awesome women.

[@user-hx8ck1jx2x]

Ladies let’s stand up for people like her vote Biden2024!

[@saraocampo9066]

I just hope you change your red state for a blue one, I live in a blue one snd the freedom here is real not like there. People can do greater things together. The power of the people if enormous.

[@alisoneccleston8673]

Hugs

[@Tomas-o6z]

IM STILL SPEAKING ONLY FULL TRUTH!

[@kassiapencek6185]

Thank you for being brave.❤

[@saraocampo9066]

Have a person living on a bed in a institution or at home is inhuman for parents and for the kid himself.

[@danidiaz2377]

💎

[@ajulrich1072]

💙💙💙

[@teachatt]

Men better learn empathy before we tire of teaching it. I make videos about women for women

[@johntaylor6243]

Back to the 1800's!

[@edrenajones5960]

I would be careful with online support groups - I can imagine what could happen if some tech CEO Maga-type tracked this. Personally, I had little support, but Mom said all babies go back to heaven. Helped some.

[@tekoathorndiketv5173]

So much hate here… very sad

[@zxys001]

😇🤗

[@Eyeris625]

PEOPLE, THIS ELECTION IS NOT ABOUT RED STATE OR BLUE STATE BECAUSE THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT OUR DEMOCRACY AND OUR FREEDOM. VOTE DEMOCRATIC ON EVERY BALLOT BECAUSE WE WANT OUT FREEDOM!!!

[@l.c.7507]

Smh.. why does our government traumatize and get to dictate tax paying Americans??

[@timmylittle2406]

What can be, unburdened by what has been

[@brandirose3874]

🫂

[@SpaceBethC131]

Inhuman beast

[@toutetoute101]

🚨A Lonely Desperate Single Man Who Hides Behind A Computer Screen Detected🚨

[@truthache8560]

Your anecdotes do not disprove that 98% of abortions are elective.

[@CChrist-mh4mk]

You force children to give birth. Nothing you say matters.

[@anniejuan1817]

Whoopdeedoo.

[@truthache8560]

@@anniejuan1817 “Whoopdeedoo?” Elective means “just cause” you’re a sociopath.

[@TheBLGL]

95.9% =/= 98% but, per usual, you people just make stats up off the top of your head and then run around saying that you can’t use a sample size of 2,000, because you don’t really understand stats to begin with and wouldn’t know what a p-value or R is (very basic stats there, not getting into anything you don’t learn in prob and stats 101) if it hit you in the face.

[@tabithan2978]

Hers was elective too!

[@jackaljade_]

Having a federal ban and making it retroactive is the only thing thats going to solve this problem. A lot of these advocates would disappear overnight causing less people to feel they have the support needed to go through this successfully.

[@jocksharerock7318]

She pours out an incredibly painful story and this is your reply? Empath much?

[@Dinosaursgrrrrr]

@@jocksharerock7318 exactly, "lets make health care less available, that'll make peoples life easier" Jack, this discussion is for grown-ups

[@jackaljade_]

@@jocksharerock7318 if it wasn't for empathy, roe v wade would still exist.

[@jocksharerock7318]

@@jackaljade_ sorry man, too many gray is in life that you don’t account oh for. Like those that think that abortions are done all the way up to the last minute of pregnancy, those perpetuating false narratives ARE the problem. Like the “stolen” election, you actually need evidence

[@Astras-Stargate]

All a federal ban will do is cause protests and court cases until the law is torn down again. I lived through Roe v. Wad.

[@chanks9315]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@Geolstud]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@angelikalindenau943]

Thank you for sharing your story.