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2006 United States

I have many conflicting feelings. In many ways, by getting pregnant, I realized how much I want children, a family, as one of my lifelong goals. I knew I could not provide the type of home I want to raise a family in during that at that time in my life. In many ways my inner dissidence about my decision over the last 10 years has caused me emotional strife and turmoil. Sometimes questioning, what if? I don't expect that to ever change, as I feel I can not openly mourn the loss of the little one that I know I someday want. But with time I realized...why put a question mark where god put a period?

I had a surgical abortion and something went wrong with the first attempt, so I had to come back one week later to have the procedure repeated. The doctor told me it was because I had a "heart shaped uterus." The week in between was filled with anxiety, guilt, and fear that I would never be able to bear children in the future. Once it was all done, I was absolutely relieved. I learned actually how strong I could be, and about how I do desire children, when I am ready for them.

I had just turned 18 and graduated from high school. I had plans of attending University in the fall, and saw my dreams crashing down with this unplanned pregnancy. I could not bear the idea of having a child without having enough money in my bank account to pay rent, and without the education to get a well paying job. I want a child when I am able to provide a life with opportunity, with stability and love. At that time in my life I was just learning what being an adult was about.

How did other people react to your abortion?

I kept my abortion secret from my family and most of my friends for years. Two of my girlfriends who knew took accompanied me to Planned Parenthood. One said, "this is what you need to do for yourself."

Iolanda

Ser solidária com quem abortou e defender a descriminalização jamais me fez…

Chinchulina

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

inteldeath

It was the right decision, and it is my choice.

Cristina

No fue bueno pero fue lo mejor.

Canela

Me hice un aborto porque no quería ser madre en ese momento.

Elisa Isalia

Stosowałam przez dwa lata tabletki anty. Wszystko było ok doczasu az pewnego…

YoungWoman NotReadyNow SecretsAreComplicating

This website gave me the confidence that I could do it. It gave me all the…

Maria Victoria

A gravidez é também a morte da pessoa que você foi até aquele momento, para…

Rednwhite

Most difficult choice I’ve ever made

josie

I had an abortion and now feel I have 10kgs off my shoulders alone, a little…

B.

Uma decisão que precisa ser feita rápida porém pensada

Jane

I had 2 abortions

Mariana C

Estava grávida de 08 semanas e não sabia!

AS

I am having an abortion as I am writing this, at home with cytotec…

Uma Mulher

Pra mim, fazer um aborto foi um ato de responsabilidade

Zoe

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

Angela

Pregnancy and abortion - what a trip.

Aguaperdida Pam

Fue una decisión muy difícil pero estoy segura de que fue la mejor.
Un embarazo