Jude

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....because my pregnancy was unexpected and I did not want another child. My family was complete. After years of struggling to have the two children I did have, I was devastated when I saw that pink line on the pregnancy test as I contemplated turning 40. I quite literally wanted to die.

2008 United States

I was only afraid of the pain - which in the end was minimal. I was able to do exactly what I wanted and needed to do in the privacy and comfort of my own home. I wish more women had access to this option.

I had a medical abortion in the privacy of my own home and all went as planned. In my case, I experienced very little pain. It simply felt like a heavy period. I planned to spend the weekend in bed and taking it easy. By Monday, I was back on my feet taking care of my other two children. I wish more women understood this option and had access to it.

Did the illegality of your abortion affect your feelings?

Yes! Unfortunately in the US, finding a doctor that would provide me with a medical abortion was much more difficult than the abortive process itself. I also had to endure invasive/obnoxious protestors at my appointments.

How did other people react to your abortion?

I am lucky to have very supportive friends, but I have told very few people. The ones I have told are unfazed.

Meg

My abortion was NOT THAT PAINFUL. Don't believe in the horror stories!

Claudiagyn

Aconteceu comigo.

Luna

Lo hice en un país en el cual es ilegal, por lo que tuve que acceder al mercado…

lolita

fui libre respecto esta decision

Dominika

Historia jest dosyć banalna i podejrzewam, że nie ja jedna zaszłam w taki…

K.A.K.

Najgorszy dzień w moim życiu. Początek stycznia, wtedy zobaczyłam te…

Elisa Isalia

Stosowałam przez dwa lata tabletki anty. Wszystko było ok doczasu az pewnego…

Nami Tibbers

Não vi outra opção. Então tomei coragem e optei por um aborto.

Willem Velthoven

I had several abortions. And children too!

Abbie

I had an abortion and don't regret it.

Jezzi

Yo aborte con cinco semanas de gestación.... En el mi corazón siempre vivirás.

Vicky

I had an abortion

alessandra

I had an abortion

baby t

i had 2 abortions first 1 when i was 16 i knew i was ready to have a child or…

Samantha

Grow Yourself, Before You Grow a Baby.

Sam

I had a Medical Abortion - Painful Experience, Life Changing

Lu

Unexpected feelings

Ella

I was so scared but it was right and I know deep in my heart now.

Alice

This is how it went for me