You’re Playing As Jordan
You are playing someone who is a 16 year-old with no siblings, currently living with a grandparent after the untimely passing of your single parent. The house is in a suburban neighborhood outside of a larger city. The grandparent does not speak English. Though their grandparent is non-abusive, this person doesn’t feel comfortable talking to them about abortions. The grandparent does not speak English.
You are pregnant and are considering an abortion. What do you do?
Option 1:
Do Nothing
Overwhelmed with the results of your pregnancy test, you do nothing. You feel uncomfortable reaching out to your support network, because of abortion stigma, or the societal pressure that makes deciding to terminate a pregnancy feel shameful.
Option 2:
Access Your Support Network
Community support is a huge factor in your access to abortion resources, so you may be coming back here more than once! Keep in mind that you may be talking to different people among your friends and families.
You are scared and want support, so you ask a friend or family member about pregnancy and abortions.
Option 3:
Run an Internet Search
You have the privilege to have access to a computer with Internet and decide to research online about abortions.