Where Are They Now? Caroline Strzesynski
While “sweet” is usually the first adjective that comes to mind when one hears the name Caroline, the Caroline who our tribe of Quitters at And Then There Were None have come to know, and love is more than that. She is dignified. She possesses a quiet strength and...
Where Are They Now? Annette Lopez
Annette is a homeschooling mother of five young children: four boys and one girl. She overflows with joy and laughs easily. She is serious about her roles as a wife and mother. Anyone who is fortunate enough to interact with Annette is uplifted and sees the love of...
Where Are They Now? Noemi Padilla
The mission of And Then There Were None is quite clearly communicated in the name of the organization. Every single worker who exits the industry is a victory. Often, when a worker reaches out to us, they are hostile, distrustful, and usually desperate. As an...
Where Are They Now? Franne Valle
Ironically, it was choosing life for her own child as a teenager that nudged Franne toward a career at Planned Parenthood. “I had my daughter when I was 16 years old. I was embarrassed,” Franne said. “It pushed me toward pro-choice ideology. I am so glad I chose life,...
Where Are They Now? Priscilla Hurley
In 1949, the grieving widow of a post-World War 2 era experimental test pilot crossed the border from California to Mexico for an abortion after losing her husband in a crash. Bereft of her husband and with three little girls and one boy to care for, the thought of...
Where Are They Now? Lisa Searle
Lisa exudes genuine kindness and possesses a peaceful spirit, intelligence, and a calming presence that many would find enviable. Her laugh is easy and her almost undetectable southern drawl is charming. In short, Lisa is the type of person that most of us aspire to...
Where Are They Now? Kelly Lester
After meeting someone like Kelly, hearing where she has been, what she has done, where she is now, and the lives that are changed because of her, the word miracle keeps coming to mind. Oxford Languages defines a miracle as, “a surprising and welcome event that is...
Shelley Guillory & Caroline Strzesynski – A Tale of Two Quitters
Two women who barely knew each other, living on opposite ends of the country, shared a past in abortion industry work. They never expected the sisterhood that would give them a future. Shelley was a nurse at Delta Clinic of Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2012. She kept the...
Where Are They Now? Adrienne Moton
As though tested by fire, the strongest people are the purest of heart. They exhibit a beautiful simplicity that merits a second look, and when they speak, their voices rise above the chaotic din.Whether speaking or singing, Adrienne has the kind of voice that has...
Where Are They Now? Nallely Perez
“Let me just say good-bye to my baby,” Nallely said. Throughout our video interview, kids of varying ages pop into the frame to kiss their mom on the cheek and exchange a quick “I love you.” One thing about Nallely becomes clear; she is a woman who puts her family...