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

Zosia

Dowiedziałam się o mojej niechcianej ciąży podczas wizyty kontrolnej u…

dessa

fiz um aborto sozinha

Morrigan

I don't regret it. It was one of the wisest decisions I ever made in my life. I'…

Fallen Angel

I had the SAFEST ABORTION even in the PHILIPPINES through womenonweb.org.

Brenda

Having an abortion was the right thing for my family.

Lauren Jackson

I got pregnant while in college in Tennessee in 1976 and had an illegal…

Emily

It isn't and shouldn't be as taboo as it is made out to be.

Ammy

Yo he estado en las dos caras de la moneda, cuando tenia 16 años quede…

Susy

Yo interrumpí mi embarazo...

Ana Vargas

Mi aborto lo hice a los 14años hoy tengo una hija de 23 años y un hijo de 17…

Aga... ta...(?)

zastanawiam się jak to przeżycie i fakt co zrobiałam wpłynie na dalsze moje…

Alex

Never felt so relieved in my life. I owe everything to planned parenthood and…

*De*

Fiz um aborto

Ammy

Yo he estado en las dos caras de la moneda, cuando tenia 16 años quede…

Elena

No fue tan terrible.

britta

Something that has carried with me ever since.