Sarah

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Its so confusing. I never had a doubt in my mind as to the decision to abort. Everybody had always said things like, "It's different when its you." It wasn't. I got a positive pregnancy test and I called the clinic. I've never had an ounce of remorse for the choice I made. I'm still dealing with feelings of guilt for getting myself into the situation. I feel stupid and irresponsible and sometimes I don't like myself. I never thought it'd be me. But I'm confident its the right choice, and if nothing else, I'm proud to say I went through it. I'll be stronger in the end.

It was terrifying. I cried and was unimaginably scared before doing it. I thought I might bleed to death. I sucked it up and very quickly started cramping. Within 20 minutes I was glued to the toilet. It was very painful. I vomited and fell asleep on the toilet, then on the floor next to it. I would wake up in pain, use the toilet, sleep more, and that cycle continued for most of the day. That night I felt better. Just light cramping from then on. A week later it was confirmed successful, but debris was left behind. If it isn't naturally expelled within another week I will need a suction aspiration. I've read it's not entirely necessary so I'm torn on what to do. All in all, it was successful but I wouldn't wish it on anybody. It's lonely and scary and I wish I had women speak from experience to me and help me through it. I'd like to be that woman to somebody. Live strong and live loud, ladies. It makes a difference.

It need not be justified.

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Delia

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Esperanza

El adiós más difícil.

carmilla

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Bee

I felt very guilty but relieved . I was way too young to be a mother.

Ania Kijawska

Mam dziecko, dom, męża zdecydowałam się na aborcję.

Alexa

Ojala alguna vez me perdones... pero fue. La mejor decisión..

Blue

The decision was easy, but the emotions were not.

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Sarah Brown Sara

A pesar de que tengo la edad suficiente y una pareja estable y en planes de…

kathy

No me sentía lista

María

Mirar hacia adelante.

Julieta Iovaldi Curutchet

Decidí desde el principio no compartir esa experiencia con la pareja de ese…

CINTIA

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Pooh

Terminé mi embarazo

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Lu

Unexpected feelings

Kiara

Lo hice por amor al bebé, no me merecía como mamá.

Daniela

Tengo una hija de 4 años, pero aun asi yo aborte este año.

Sylwia Zatońska

Ciąża nie powinna być przypadkiem!!!