@nowthisimpact: (warning: distressing) Academy Award-winning actor Sally Field recently opened up about her traumatic abortion experience at age 17 in a powerful video shared on her Instagram. She emphasized, ‘We can’t go back.’ At the time of her pregnancy, abortion was illegal, forcing Field to travel to Tijuana, Mexico, where she underwent the procedure illegally. Field said the experience was harrowing, having been performed with little anesthesia — just ‘a few puffs of ether’ — and that she was molested during the procedure. Field hopes that by sharing her story, she can shed light on ‘the things that women are going through now.’ #womensrights #election #health #healthcare