Caroline

Never had any regrets

2011 United Kingdom

resolved relieved

in a clinic or hospital with surgery

The experience was fine. The nurses and staff at the clinic were very friendly. I was on a ward with 10 or so other women who were having an abortion that day. It was a good experience as we got to share our stories. I had to stay overnight to make sure everything was fine. My boyfriend at the time came to visit and was very supportive throughout.

my education my age (too young or old) my personal reasons for not wanting a child

I was 23 at the time, half way through my studies and working overseas at the time. I could not have given a child the kind of home that I think every child deserves to grow up happy, healthy and supported, and it would have messed up my life to a great extend. I would not have been able to finish my education which would have had an enormous effect on my life and that of the child. I never had any regrets what so ever.

How did other people react to your abortion?

People were understanding and sympathetic

legal

no religion