Sarah

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2014 United States

Its so confusing. I never had a doubt in my mind as to the decision to abort. Everybody had always said things like, "It's different when its you." It wasn't. I got a positive pregnancy test and I called the clinic. I've never had an ounce of remorse for the choice I made. I'm still dealing with feelings of guilt for getting myself into the situation. I feel stupid and irresponsible and sometimes I don't like myself. I never thought it'd be me. But I'm confident its the right choice, and if nothing else, I'm proud to say I went through it. I'll be stronger in the end.

It was terrifying. I cried and was unimaginably scared before doing it. I thought I might bleed to death. I sucked it up and very quickly started cramping. Within 20 minutes I was glued to the toilet. It was very painful. I vomited and fell asleep on the toilet, then on the floor next to it. I would wake up in pain, use the toilet, sleep more, and that cycle continued for most of the day. That night I felt better. Just light cramping from then on. A week later it was confirmed successful, but debris was left behind. If it isn't naturally expelled within another week I will need a suction aspiration. I've read it's not entirely necessary so I'm torn on what to do. All in all, it was successful but I wouldn't wish it on anybody. It's lonely and scary and I wish I had women speak from experience to me and help me through it. I'd like to be that woman to somebody. Live strong and live loud, ladies. It makes a difference.

It need not be justified.

How did other people react to your abortion?

I only told my boyfriend and my mom. They were both very supportive and I could never thank them enough for that. Still its a lonely experience.

Beth

No estaba 10% segura pero lo hice,
Yo aborte.

Emily

It was the right thing to do.

Yana

I had an abortion-it was a difficult decision...

Silvia

Nunca arrepentida

Ka

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carolina

Interrumpi mi embarazo de un mes y medio

Laura

I had a surgical abortion at Planned Parenthood in Beacon, NY at 4 weeks.

Paola XD

Yo aborté en Chile, donde es ilegal. Tengo 29 años. Lo hice con medicamentos, a…

Jess

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

Vivian

I had an abortion 6 months ago.My boyfriend and I were not ready to have a baby.

Daniela

yo aborte y no me siento culpable.

laura micaela

Yoo aborte fue complicado porque pense q no iva a conseguir las medicinas, pero…

Constanza Arely

El ser madre debe ser una decisión, una de las mejores experiencias que vive…

Ianne

A cry of freedom for all women who are dictated by the mentality of the norms…

Misa Mary

soy feliz,soy libre, aborte!! fue la decision mas acertada y feliz que pude…

Louise Harper

I have had two abortions. One at the age of 22 which I paid privately for at 9…

Brenda

Having an abortion was the right thing for my family.