Ep 18 - Dying For An Abortion: Kayleigh on the Impact of Abortion Bans

In this episode of Speak Shame, we meet Kayleigh, a reproductive justice advocate, abortion storyteller, and program coordinator at Fund Texas Choice. Kayleigh discusses her personal journey from growing up in a military family and surviving domestic and sexual violence, to finding her calling in supporting Texans seeking out-of-state abortion care. She shares her own abortion experience, the ongoing struggles due to restrictive abortion laws, and the critical need for emotional and logistical support for individuals facing systemic barriers. Kayleigh highlights the transformative power of sharing abortion stories to dismantle stigma and offers insights for those seeking support or considering an abortion. 01:13 Meet Kayleigh02:01 Chapter One: Origins03:56 College and Abuse Realisation04:29 Choosing Abortion07:00 Finding Support08:40 Helping Texans Travel10:29 The Fall of Roe12:04 What Clients Face Now13:34 No Judgment Advocacy15:07 Advice and Resources17:06 Power of Storytelling18:52 Where to Get Help20:05 Bans Are Killing People21:27 Inspired by Ancestors US BASED SUPPORT SERVICES·      We Testify; Instagram: @WeTestify·      Fund Texas Choice·      Frontera Fund·      Lilith Fund·      Texas Equal Access Fund·      Exhale Pro-Voice UK BASED SUPPORT SERVICES·      British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)·      National Health Service (NHS) Abortion Support GET IN TOUCHJoin the community:@StoriesWithoutShame on InstagramSign up for the Stories Without Shame newsletter to join the movement.