Jennifer

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At the age of 15 I was told that I would likely never be able to get pregnant because of serious anomalies in my reproductive organs. At the age of 18, I got pregnant. I was in my first year at university, and I knew the only option for me was to have an abortion. I was so fortunate that the procedure was legal and that every person I encountered throughout the experience was professional and non-judgmental. I have two children and my first granddaughter was born just three weeks ago. Had I not had the abortion, I would never have moved to Poland and started my family. All abortion in my adopted country is now virtually illegal. Abortion is basic health care and a basic human right. The actions of the Polish government are shameful and an outrage in the twenty-first century.

1982 United States

I was determined to have the abortion, but I was also scared. In the years immediately following the abortion, I would sometimes reflect on what the baby/child might have been like, but I always knew the time would come for me to start a family when I was in the right position to do so. I have no regrets and am grateful that I had a choice.

I had serious reproductive tract anomalies that meant the abortion cold not be performed in the clinic as was first planned. I was referred to a hospital for the abortion, and this meant having to arrange financial assistance, which took a few weeks. The waiting was hard, but every person I encountered was respectful of my decision, professional, and non-judgmental. I wish this is how it was for all people seeking to terminate a pregnancy wherever they are in the world.

How did other people react to your abortion?

I was supported by my friends and healthcare providers. Later, when I told my mother about the abortion she was also supportive and loving. I have never regretted my decision.

Laura

Fue la mejor decicion para todos pero eso no cambia que yo amaba a mi bebe

Mabel

Mabel

Rachelle

I have had 3 abortions, one clinical, 2 medical. I do not regret those…

Maja

Usunęłam ciąże i na razie nie żałuję.

Aldik

Niestety znalazłam się w sytuacji , gdy mój chłopak nie dopuszczał do myśli że…

Leah

I was twenty years old, terrified, and completely alone.

JJ

Ich bin froh über die Entscheidung

Alejandra

Tomé una desición

Julia

Foi um pesadelo mas no final me senti mais aliviada

chanel

I did it because as a female that is my right to control my body no man or…

Lucille 2

I had an abortion. I got pregnant from a brief relationship and very…

Patricia Bronstein

I was married and had known since an early age that I did not want to be a…

kate swanson

I didn't intend it to, but safe, legal abortion played a huge part in my family…

Key

I was too careless after meeting a guy when I was in a vulnerable period and…

lolita

fui libre respecto esta decision

Minnie

Strach ma wielkie oczy

Zuzanna

Chciałabym opisać moją historię, która zakończyła się dokładnie trzy dni temu.

Sabine Ryan

It's not as bad as you think. Please read my story!

Constanza Arely

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Dulcinea Vázquez

Las pastillas tardaron un poco mas de 3 horas en hacer efecto, no presenté…