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title: Muslim South Asian Writer Fariha Róisín Shares Her Abortion Story
date: 2026-04-19T13:54:00-04:00
author: Jonese Austin
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[Stories & Conversations](/stories-conversations)# Muslim South Asian Writer Fariha Róisín Shares Her Abortion Story

Faith and spirituality often shape our perceptions of sex, sexuality, and abortion. In this video, writer Fariha Róisín discusses her abortion experience.

Róisín shares how she initially felt shame around her abortion as a South Asian Muslim woman. However, during a pilgrimage to Mecca, she felt forgiveness and came to accept her abortion. Since then, she’s worked through the shame and stigma around abortion.

Her abortion also affected her perception of spirituality. She now sees spirituality less as a checklist of what one can and can’t do. It’s more expansive for her now.

As a writer, Róisín hopes that sharing her story will help others. She continues to write about topics at the intersections of health and sexuality, normalizing the conversations.

> Being brown and also being Muslim, like those two things combined – I just had this overwhelming sense of ‘it can’t be me.’ This is not what my life is supposed to be.

• AUTHOR: Fariha Róisín • LAST UPDATED: August 25, 2019

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MC describes her thought process behind getting an abortion. She shares some of the feelings she had about the experience.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-feelings-around-having-an-abortion)

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## No Choice: Personal Abortion Stories

This award winning film shares frank personal stories of abortion before Roe v Wade was overturned.

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This award winning film shares frank personal stories of abortion before Roe v Wade was overturned.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/no-choice-personal-abortion-stories)

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MC recalls how painful her second abortion was. She regrets not having her partners present for her two abortions.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-describing-my-abortion-experience)

[ResourcesLook

## Keep Your Abortion Private & Secure

Explains the security-related threats to abortion privacy, as well as tips for how to counter them. Includes an “Abortion Mobile Privacy Settings Quick Guide.”

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Explains the security-related threats to abortion privacy, as well as tips for how to counter them. Includes an “Abortion Mobile Privacy Settings Quick Guide.”](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/keep-your-abortion-private-secure)

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## 39 Stories Show Just How Important Abortion Access Is

In 2020, 39 senators asked the US Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade. In response, Teen Vogue published 60 personal stories that highlight the vital importance of access to abortion services.

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In 2020, 39 senators asked the US Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade. In response, Teen Vogue published 60 personal stories that highlight the vital importance of access to abortion services.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/39-stories-show-just-how-important-abortion-access-is)

[ResourcesRead

## Abortions Welcome: Spiritual Resources for Abortion

Abortions Welcome is a multifaith, fact-forward, pro-abortion website that provides resources for every stage in the abortion process, from preparation to aftercare.

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Abortions Welcome is a multifaith, fact-forward, pro-abortion website that provides resources for every stage in the abortion process, from preparation to aftercare.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/abortions-welcome-spiritual-resources-for-abortion)

[ResourcesRead

## Abortion: Key Facts

This fact sheet from the World Health Organization outlines noteworthy facts and statistics regarding abortion around the globe.

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This fact sheet from the World Health Organization outlines noteworthy facts and statistics regarding abortion around the globe.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/abortion-key-facts)

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## Dealing with Doctors and My Heart Health

TC shares her experience with doctors in the days leading up to and after her diagnosis of congestive heart failure.

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TC shares her experience with doctors in the days leading up to and after her diagnosis of congestive heart failure.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/your-story-heart-health1)