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

Monika Koźlecka

Miałam aborcję medyczną i cieszę się, że mogłam z niej skorzystać. Uważam, iż…

Maleja

Yo aborté.

Monoirmarie

Yo aborté porque es mi derecho

Stuffy (S.A.) Reagan

Involved in international travel in my 20's, I worked for a year within the…

Jora

Fiz um aborto e o momento foi muito delicado. Primeiro que fui procurar os…

Mónica

Aborté por motivos de edad (demasiado joven)y económicos (era estudiante y no…

Melanie

No era el momento ni la persona

alessandra

I had an abortion

Maria

La decisión más difícil de mi vida

Yasmin Silva

Enfim, vou contar minha história com muita paz no meu coração e na minha vida.

Katarzyna

Nie mogłam mieć dziecka z kilku powodów: jeszcze się uczę, chłopak w ogóle nie…

Teaser

Nunca hubiera querido estar en esa encrucijada

Renata

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

Mary

I can now carry on with life.

Sara

Siedziałam przed psychiatrą, opowiadając jej wydarzenia sprzed ostatnich…

lolita

fui libre respecto esta decision

Meaghan

I want to change the world.