“Through this journey, I have learned the importance of self-compassion and the strength that comes from trusting in Allah's plan. I hold onto the hope that He will bless me with the love and family I envision, and that He will turn my pain into a source of strength and empathy for others. “

-Aysha

“It was an overwhelming experience. I feel better now about the whole experience now that I am on the other side of things and would never wish that upon anyone.. “

-Yasmin

“I look at the young me and realise why she did it and I don’t berate and shame her anymore, I accept that she was terrified of the consequences and that she did it to survive.“

-Hanna

“My abortion was the greatest mercy from Allah that I have ever known. I wouldn’t be the person I am now if I had not terminated my pregnancy. I don’t know if I’d be here, safe and alive, had it not been for my abortion.”

-Zayna

“No woman deserves to be judged or belittled for her actions, even if you do not agree with them. We all have the right to autonomy, we even have the autonomy to make decisions that others would deem a mistake, or wrong. It is a God-given right.

-Yasmin

“For anyone who opposes abortion in all situations, is it really fair to ask a woman in this situation to carry a fetus that will not survive? Every moment of pregnancy serving as a reminder for your pending loss. “

-Sabeena