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About Abortion Escort Stories: Protecting Access & Sharing Stories

Silence Minimizes.
Stories Empower.

We are a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of clinic escorts, those who stand guard at the frontlines of reproductive rights. Abortion Escort Stories ensures their experiences are heard loud and clear.

Our Mission:

  • Elevate Raw, Resonant Narratives: We showcase the power of first-hand accounts through essays, poems, photography, and artwork. These stories shine a light on the unwavering courage of escorts who put their safety at risk to uphold human rights.
  • Empower Unsung Defenders: We provide a platform for these champions of reproductive freedom to share their truths in their own authentic voices. Their stories are a vital testament to the fight for accessible healthcare.
  • Preserve a Legacy: We believe that the work of clinic escorts must not be erased or forgotten. This platform serves as a lasting archive of their invaluable contributions.

Join the Movement:

Share your story. Donate. Volunteer.
Together, let’s rewrite the narrative and ensure access to reproductive healthcare for all.

About Zoe:

Zoe, a social worker, activist, and writer, has been actively involved in clinic escorting since 1988. A passionate advocate for pro-choice activism, her work extends beyond this platform.
She is currently collecting work by clinic escorts for an anthology with a working title “This Clinic Stays Open.”

Read “This Clinic Stays Open” from Ms. Magazine:

The article is a personal essay about Zoe’s experience volunteering as a clinic escort. She describes her first time accompanying a friend to an abortion clinic, where they were met by anti-choice protestors. Zoe was inspired by this experience and became a clinic escort herself for nearly 30 years.

Read more at Ms. Magazine