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.

María

Jamás sabré si fue la mejor decisión, jamás lo podré conocer, pero en este…

YoungWoman from India

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

Sol

Yo interrumpí un embarazo no deseado.

Jess

I was let down by birth control and had two abortions. During my second…

Inês

Está tudo bem, estamos todas juntas.

Mariafe Fer

Mi buena experiencia con el Misoprostol en un pais donde es ilegal abortar…

YoungWoman NotReadyNow SecretsAreComplicating

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

Zoe

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

A alexandra

Mi futuro, mi familia

deedee

한국에 계신 분들 걱정마십쇼!! 낙심하시 마시고 자신을 믿으세요!

B.

Uma decisão que precisa ser feita rápida porém pensada

Zuzanna

To była słuszna decyzja.

Bea

Enfim,tudo começou em Outubro. Tive relações sexuais com meu parceiro fixo (Meu…

Mabel

Mabel

Dawn & Kevin

I had two abortions

Maja

Usunęłam ciąże i na razie nie żałuję.

Zoe

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