to abandon the pregnancy, Tyde found no support amongst family or
friends. She felt ashamed, abandoned and alone.
Ultimately, Tyde found herself alone, crying and begging Planned
Parenthood offi cials to allow the abortion to proceed since Planned
Parenthood requires that you be accompanied by someone to assist you
Tyde Courtney-Edwards,
Founding Director of Ballet After Dark complicated but elegant.
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