"I had an abortion. It's none of your business why."

It's useful for some women to explain the circumstances that made abortion the right choice for them. That will help other people understand why prohibiting abortion does so much harm, to pregnant women and other people in their lives. But I agree with the article that these reasons shouldn't be presented as apologies or as pleading for permission — and we should not expect women in general to state reasons for their abortions.