Anne Jellinek

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I had two abortions in my life: one when I was 21 and newly married and one 8 years later at the end of our marriage. This was in the 80s and 90s. I was lucky in that I had no particular difficulty in either case (except for the expense, I had to borrow the money for the first abortion). My experience is what it should be like for every woman. I recognized that I was not able to have children either emotionally or financially nor did I want to be a mother. Nobody in my family felt any other way, everyone was supportive. Nobody was outside the clinics protesting (which is a pretty mild word for what they do). Both clinics that I went to were efficient, clean and staffed by good people. I share this experience because, as I said before, that's how it should be for everyone. Denying women access to reproductive rights is a crime against humanity, nothing less. I'm not only peaceful with my decision but in fact I'm proud of it. Both times, it was the best thing for all concerned. No woman should be forced to do anything with her body that she doesn't choose and I'm grateful that I wasn't put through that.

1984 United States

I am proud of choosing not to have a child when it would have been wrong for everyone. I am completely unapologetic. I have no negative feelings about it whatsoever.

In the 80s and 90s there was no access to medication abortion, which would have been nice. I underwent d & c which was fine, not a problem, however a less intrusive method is better.

How did other people react to your abortion?

I was supported by friends and family. Nobody argued with me or attempted to interfere which is as it should be for every woman.

Pluma93

Fue una decisión de vida

Jen

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Sarah Brown Sara

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Mariana Leitão

A tal história do “ engravidei por acidente” é real!

Ola

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Angy :)

I decided to have an abortion, it wasnt easy but it was the best decision

Patricia Bronstein

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fiore fiol

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Fanti. Alexandra

Sentí y decidí.

Ana

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Laura Helena

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Julia

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michel

i'm irish, i had an abortion while living in the netherlands.

Mitzi .

I had an abortion. And i know that was the best choice.

Teaser

Nunca hubiera querido estar en esa encrucijada

Liz

I cry. Going into the decision I was strong and certain that I wanted to have…

Constanza

Aborto seguro, entorno amoroso

Paola XD

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