The Abortion Companion

“The Abortion Companion feels like sitting down on your big sister's bed; a big sister who refuses to let you carry shame or walk alone through scary things. Becca Rea-Tucker brings compassion, clarity, and courage to a topic that desperately needs all three.” —Jen Hamilton, RN, BSN, CEN, RNC-OB (labor & delivery nurse and content creator)

“A true companion for anyone who is considering an abortion, has had an abortion, or wants to support a loved one having an abortion. The personal storytelling weaved into practical advice reads like a trusted aunt sharing her hard-earned wisdom. The information in the book is deeply reflective while also being easily digestible for all readers. Having cared for thousands of people through their abortion experiences, I especially appreciated the dialogues, scripts, and template emails to help people having abortions through some of the difficult conversations around sharing their decision or getting time off. I look forward to sharing The Abortion Companion with the people I care for in my practice.” —Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi (OB-GYN, abortion provider, founder of Pegasus Health Justice Center, and Board Chair for Physicians for Reproductive Health)

“In The Abortion Companion, Becca Rea-Tucker has written an approachable and dare I say delightful guide for the one in four women in the United States who will have an abortion and for those who love them. This means it’s for everyone. Written in a style reminiscent of how a supportive best friend would talk to you, the book includes practical information, self-help tips to navigate external and internalized stigma, affirmations, and lists of resources [with] unflinching validation, love, and support. May The Abortion Companion finds its way to all who need it.” —Dr. Shelley Sella (Board-certified OB-GYN, recipient of the National Abortion Federation’s Christopher Tietze Humanitarian Award, and author of Beyond Limits: Stories of Third-Trimester Abortion Care)

“Aesthetically beautiful and emotionally resonant, The Abortion Companion captures Becca Rea-Tucker’s rare gift for destigmatizing conversation and creating space for honest reflection. I’ve learned so much about myself and my own deeply held beliefs through her work, and this book is yet another example of her compassion and courage in action. I can’t recommend it enough—and I’m honored to do the work alongside her.” —Nikki Sapiro Vinckier, PA-C (OB-GYN Physician Associate and author of We Deserve More)

“The Abortion Companion is a warm hug for all of us who have had and will have abortions. Becca Rea-Tucker’s sage advice, deep expertise, and bubbly creativity shine through on each page. The kind words and bright illustrations are the perfect companion for all as they navigate their abortion experience. Becca Rea-Tucker is the loving abortion bestie everyone deserves, and The Abortion Companion is the exact book I needed when I had my abortion.” —Renee Bracey Sherman (Co-author of Liberating Abortion: Claiming Our History, Sharing Our Stories, and Building the Reproductive Future We Deserve)

“The Abortion Companion is the book I’ve been waiting for as someone lucky enough to work directly with abortion seekers. It is confessional, warm, and deeply informed. Becca Rea-Tucker has poured her heart and soul into this book, and her empathy and sincerity radiate from every page. In a world eager to assign shame and isolation to a wholly ordinary and common experience, The Abortion Companion is a non-judgmental, approachable guide readers can engage with at their own pace. I am eager to put this text into the hands of those who need it—and will cherish my own copy.” —Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler (Former co-director of the Carolina Abortion Fund and co-editor of An American Girl Anthology)

“The Abortion Companion is like a cool and supportive friend or big sister there to affirm your decision-making, correct common misperceptions that are grounded in stigma, and guide you through the process from beginning to end . . . a wonderful, accessible, and inclusive tool . . . the first book I have ever read about abortion that is not only non-stigmatizing but unapologetically supportive of individuals who choose to have an abortion. [This is] a book that everyone should have on their bookshelf. I really can't recommend it enough if you are a person who has ever had an abortion, are considering having one, or know someone who may someday have one.” —Jaclyn A. Siegel, Ph.D. (Social Psychologist)

“The Abortion Companion is a dreamy walkthrough of everything from legal considerations to bingeworthy movie suggestions. Each section holds your hand with easy to digest information and affirmations for both anyone considering abortion care and those wanting to support someone seeking abortion care. It reads like a soothing friend who has been there before, which is exactly what so many of us need in this moment.” —Shelley Mann (clinic escort, community organizer, and executive director of Nebraska Abortion Resources [NEAR])

“The Abortion Companion is a necessary resource for literally everyone, including those experiencing an abortion and those supporting someone having an abortion. Becca does an amazing job threading in abortion history, explaining the process of different types of abortions and creating space for readers to self-reflect along the way. Becca reminds us that everybody deserves safe and accessible abortion care and that walking alongside those receiving abortion is an essential component of community care.” —Sabia Wade (Full Spectrum Doula, CEO Of Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, and author of Birthing Liberation: How Reproductive Justice Can Set Us Free)

“An inclusive, informed, and caring guide by a tireless champion for reproductive autonomy. Essential reading for all of us. This book will make you feel less alone.” —Amanda Montei, PhD, MFA (Author of Touched Out: Motherhood, Misogyny, Consent, and Control)

“Because of unnecessary stigma and shame, abortion can be overwhelming: as a personal experience or as a topic of conversation. Becca Rea-Tucker’s The Abortion Companion is an excellent resource to manage that sense of overwhelm. Filled with important and usable information, this companion makes having an abortion, or just learning about it, manageable and affirming. I can’t wait to recommend this to students, friends, and anyone who might be abortion curious.” —Tracy A. Weitz, PhD, MPA (Co-founder and director of Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at UCSF and Professor of Sociology at American University)