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

Lola

mifepristona + misoprostol

Freedom77

I was lucky enough to be able to have an NHS surgical termination at 8 weeks.

Angelica

Order right away. Pill will arive after 10 days.

Rednwhite

Most difficult choice I’ve ever made

Violet

la verdad nunca paso por mi mente que a mi me sucedería algo así, siempre pensé…

alexandra

j´ai eu un avortement

Ana Costa

Fiz o aborto com 7 semanas

ech echhhhhh

Aborcji dokonałam całkiem niedawno, ledwo miesiąc temu. Mam 19 lat i mieszkam w…

Patricia Bronstein

I was married and had known since an early age that I did not want to be a…

Susie

I'M NOT SORRY.

Ania Kijawska

Mam dziecko, dom, męża zdecydowałam się na aborcję.

Raquel

Perdón a mis angelitos!

Sara

Completei o processo há cinco dias e não consigo deixar de pensar no assunto

Renata

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

Francis

Una decisión consciente de vida

Guid

Não me arrependo!

Julieta Iovaldi Curutchet

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

Felicia

I had an abortion, so that I could heal.

Zoe

I had an abortion. It was a stressful time, I am glad it is all behind me. My…

Joanna

Odzyskałam Moc:)