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

Jessica

No estaba lista para ser madre, no se si algún día lo estaré.

Paloma

Decidida, sin culpa ni arrepentimiento, soy fiel a mi misma.

Renata

Calma, eu sei seu desespero. VAI DAR TUDO CERTO! #FORÇA

Ididit

Miałam aborcję wykonaną farmakologicznymi środkami otrzymanymi od Fundacji…

Kate

and I'm so relieved

Melanie

No era el momento ni la persona

Lucy Smith

It was never going to be easy

Daniela

Y lo volvería a hacer, habia terminado con mi ex pololoy el era super…

Angela

Pregnancy and abortion - what a trip.

Cristina Lima

Fiz um aborto.

Tamsen Reid

I had an abortion because I did not want to be pregnant. I wasn't ready to…

Masha

This isn't my first abortion.... :'( My second one I am currently scheduled for.

Jo

I'm in a loving relationship and it wasn't too long ago when I found out I was…

Sara

Postanowiłam opisać swoją historię, ponieważ historie innych kobiet bardo dużo…

Leah Frida

Yo aborté! porque es mi derecho!

Ny

I just had my 3rd son 4 months prior finding out I was pregnant. I got a…

elusabeth

I had an abortion

Macarena

Yo aborte , con oxapros en Buenos Aires tengo 24 años