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Help Others By Sharing Your Story

Some people don’t understand everything that Planned Parenthood does—from providing health care and education to advocating for reproductive rights. But you aren’t some people. Your Planned Parenthood story will show everyone what we are fighting to protect.

Read and Watch Their Stories

Patients and providers recorded, in their own words, why Planned Parenthood matters to them.

Courtney's Story

At age 17, I was diagnosed with endometriosis, a disorder of the reproductive system that causes pain and carries a risk of infertility. While I could live with the physical pain, the idea that I may be unable to conceive was horrifying. Many years later, newly in graduate school and uninsured, I found myself unable to pay for the birth control that kept my pain at bay and preserved my fertility.  A friend suggested I visit Planned Parenthood, and with efficient, caring service, I was able to obtain birth control at a fraction of the pharmacy price, and stay on the plan my doctor had set for me to save my fertility. I am now the proud mother of two amazing kids."

What's your story?

By voluntarily sharing your story, you give Planned Parenthood permission to contact you for further authorization or if we have any questions about your submission. You are under no obligation to share your story, and your contact information won't be released without your written permission. 

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Barbara's Story

My first experience with Planned Parenthood was as a patient at the very health center I work at now.  I love working here.  I enjoying working with the teens and women of our community by providing them care and someone to talk to that they might now get somewhere else."

Gail's story

"You gave me my first pap smear, no other doctor had ever taken my pain seriously."

Christy's story

"I didn't go to Planned Parenthood to make a political statement, I went to see my doctor."

Briana's Story

“My sophomore year of college I went to Planned Parenthood to renew my birth control prescription. I saw an ad at the health center for self breast exams and when I got home I decided to preform one out of curiosity. I found a lump in my breast and immediately was able to go back into Planned Parenthood and have it checked out. Despite my age, they recommended I have further tests done. After it was all said and done, they found that it was just a benign lump but told me I should keep my eye on it as I grow older. Without Planned Parenthood I wouldn't have had such quick  access to care that could/can be life threatening."

Leesa's story

Caroline's Story

"As a teenager who received a limited abstinence-only sex education, I turned to Planned Parenthood when I first became sexually active with my long-term boyfriend. It was Planned Parenthood that taught me about my birth control options, about what consensual sex entails, and that my health and well-being mattered most."

Stories Matter

Your voice can make a difference. Your story will help show lawmakers, the media, and supporters just what we're fighting for in the weeks and months to come. Tell us why Planned Parenthood matters to you. 

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By sharing your story, you agree:

  • You are 18 years of age or older.
  • You confirm that you have written your submission yourself. If your story includes details about anyone else, you confirm that you have permission to share such details.
  • You give Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and any other Planned Parenthood entity (collectively, "Planned Parenthood") permission to use your submission or any portion of it in current or future promotional materials and in fundraising, advocacy, or media outreach projects and materials, including sharing your words publicly with a variety of audiences, media, or publications, including the press, and in multiple media formats.
  • Your submission may be used alone or together with other materials, and Planned Parenthood may shorten or use only part of your submission. Planned Parenthood may also decide not to use your submission.
  • If we decide to share your story, your statements will appear along with your first name, last name, age, city, and state.
  • We may share your submission, in whole or in part, without contacting you further; however, Planned Parenthood may also contact you for further details or further authorization or with questions about your submission.
  • You waive any rights and compensation arising from such use, and release Planned Parenthood from any claims arising from such use.
  • In sharing your story, please keep in mind that your story — including your name if you provide it — may appear in public advocacy projects. Even if you do not provide your name, keep in mind that some information can reveal who you are, such as unusual details about you or others.
  • You will receive periodic e-mail updates from Planned Parenthood. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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