Category: Stories

When the last abortion clinic in North Dakota shut its doors, the silence was deafening. In the poem North Dakota, Christina captures what that moment meant—not in legislation, but in lived experience. By Christina The last clinic in North Dakota closed, forever. North Dakota The locked door is heavy, solid, permanent. The people against choice […]

Every person who volunteers as a clinic escort has a reason that keeps them coming back—through the shouting, the judgment, and the storm of opposition. For Justin, it’s hope. Hope that even in the face of relentless hate, a single act of kindness can make someone feel just a little bit safer. In his words, […]

Thirty years ago, the Brookline clinic shootings took the lives of Shannon Lowney and Leanne Nichols, leaving an indelible mark on the fight for reproductive freedom. This essay reflects on that day of terror, the escalating violence against clinics and providers, and the hypocrisy of a movement that calls itself “pro-life” while fostering harm. It […]

A father faces harassment from anti-abortion protestors while escorting his daughter, a young assault survivor, to a clinic. This story captures his struggle to protect her amid escalating hostility. By Nellie Trigger Warning: This story includes descriptions of harassment, sexual assault, abortion-related violence, and intense confrontations. Reader discretion is advised. I was asked by a […]

In 1989, during NOW’s 2nd March for Women’s Lives, a powerful monument was unveiled to honor women who died from illegal, unsafe abortions. By Zoe In 1989, during NOW’s 2nd March for Women’s Lives, a striking monument was unveiled in Washington, D.C. This event, which saw a record-setting 500,000 people gather at the National Mall, […]

Clinic escorting is intense and exhausting, with escorts often facing harassment while ensuring the safety of patients. In a rare and entertaining moment, a patient at an East Coast clinic left antis speechless with a sharp, humorous retort. By Allie This happened at a clinic on the east coast. Clinic escorting is intense, draining. It […]

“Visual Resistance” is a powerful collage blending evocative imagery and text to highlight the urgent need for reproductive justice and challenge anti-abortion rhetoric. By Zoe This powerful collage, part of our Abortion Escort Stories collection, serves as a visual manifesto for the ongoing fight for reproductive justice. The composition is an intricate tapestry of imagery […]

Roe’s End captures the fear, anger, and determination of women facing the loss of reproductive rights, reflecting on a grim past and a fight for future freedom By Ronne Denbo Verdict read out loudMajority opinionAbortion deniedGovernment in women’s bodyKnife like, precision cut Frightened and scared in my reproductive yearsWould I see daylightAfter the sleepIn this […]

Travis shares his experience as a Black abortion clinic escort, revealing the unique challenges faced at the intersection of race and reproductive justice in the Deep South. By Travis Jackson What I am about to share is what it’s like as a black / African American abortion clinic escort in the Deep South, based off […]

For the past 14 years, Eileen Spratt Ehlers has dedicated her Fridays to escorting women into an abortion clinic, facing protestors equipped with megaphones and graphic signs. Her journey is one of resilience and compassion in the ongoing fight for reproductive rights. By Eileen Spratt Ehlers For the past 14 years, I’ve spent Friday mornings […]