I hope my words did help, and I hope even more than your friend is able to speak her mind and story well some day. Articuation has been the hardest process for me, and I know what a relief it is to be able to share.
I would highly recommend reading the two other public abortion accounts I linked as well. It seems every woman has a unique experience behind her for such personal events, and it can only help us to hear them as clearly and as often as possible.