Sarah

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Because I could barely provide for the child I had already.

United States

I've been a single parent since I was pregnant with my son at 17. We moved from Brasil to the US when he was 2 months old. When my son was 8 I was in an "on again, off again" relationship, I found out I was pregnant again. My boyfriend at the time did pressure me, but ultimately it was my decision. I was financially unstable, on government assistance, and about to lose my house. I took a day off work for the appointment, I had gone for a pre-consult beforehand. The staff was friendly, my boyfriend waited in the waiting room as they took me in. The doctor was distant and cold. I was given a local anesthesia. There was a map of the world on the ceiling, I stared at that the whole time. I felt some discomfort, mostly pressure, kind of like a long uncomfortable pap smear. I went to the recovery room with several other women. We went for lunch, then a massage, then home to rest. When I went for my follow up about a week later, all was well. I asked for a copy of my ultrasound. I was only about 9 weeks along, but I named it Hannah. I keep her in a book with a page over it, so I only see her when I want to. I think about her from time to time. But to ensure a good life for my living child, I had to make a difficult choice. And, as hard as it was, ultimately, the best choice for both me and my son.

How did other people react to your abortion?

Supportive

Maggie

Desculpa não te ter dado uma chance de sobreviveres, mas fiquei demasiado…

Weronika

Dzien w którym potwierdzila sie moja ciaza był jak wyrocznia... Mam dużo swoich…

Lili

I interrupted my early pregnancy

Serena

I had an abortion

Jedna z Tysiecy

Kiedy nie chcesz dziecka, i wiesz, ze tak musi byc.

gdy twoj ex partner z…

Chinchulina

I come from a country where abortion is legal but due to my personal…

Dolores Feffer

I had two.

No woman should ever have to justify a dessicion on her own body.

Anon

I had an abortion at 15...and my life is still going well

luna oscura

¿En serio estoy embarazada?

Młoda Dama

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Maria

La decisión es tuya enlo que sigue te acompañamos

Nichole Jeffers

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mary cry

pior momento de minha vida

Van Nessa

I had an abortion.

Ruth

Zaczełao sie (wiadomo) od dwóch kresek i przerażenia. Szukałam możliwości…

Phoebe

I didn't want to do it, but it is my worst fear to bring another child into the…

Anne Jellinek

I had two abortions in my life: one when I was 21 and newly married and one 8…

Joanna

Odzyskałam Moc:)

Suzanne

I had an abortion