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I knew I was pregnant as soon as I was around two weeks. I had never been pregnant before, but I knew. My body felt.. different. My period had just ended a week and a half prior, so it was not by judgement of my period being missed. I told my boyfriend of over two years that I thought I was. Unfortunately, he did not believe me and instead thought I was playing some sick joke on him. I became worried and waited. (I do NOT do well with limbo.) I waited for my period to come around and it did not. I decided to go to the grocery store and buy two pregnancy tests. I took the first test at 9:00 p.m. It came back positive. I took it out to him while he was unloading groceries and we cried together for a bit. I knew the decision I had to make, as did he. We both agreed on abortion, the medicinal way. I called Planned Parenthood and they were extremely helpful. I was only 5 weeks by this time, and was not far enough to go in for an abortion. I was told to wait another two weeks, and go in for an appointment. The wait was long and the morning sickness was TERRIBLE. I puked all the time and my breasts were super sore. I even gained a cup size from the swelling. Fortunately, I had my boyfriend by my side the entire time. At the clinic, they made the process smooth. Although it was lengthy, and I did pass out from not having anything in my stomach; it was easy. They explained everything to me and I went on my way. Nervous is probably the best way to describe the way I felt. I am comfortable with my choice.

2014 United States

Just fine.

Did the illegality of your abortion affect your feelings?

N/A

How did other people react to your abortion?

My mother and mother-in-law were sad.

Deborah

I had an abortion I’m not mad about all the soul-baring on the internet, but I…

Fabiana

Sou advogada, tenho 40 anos 2 filhas adultas e uma vida estável e feliz.

Sempre…

Emily

It isn't and shouldn't be as taboo as it is made out to be.

Atenea

No eres la única. No estás sola. Transformalo en algo positivo para tu vida.

chiquiss67

Hola.

Tengo 22 años y aborte en febrero de este año. Me di cuenta de que estaba…

Edyta

Nie wstydzę się tego, że jestem teraz szczęśliwa!!!

Suzanne

I made the best decision for me

Joice

Já é difícil criar 2 filhos, não conseguiria lidar com um terceiro..

Naad

I had an abortion when I was 23 years old

La mujer decide

La sororidad es el arma más fuerte entre mujeres

Regina Powell

I had an abortion and I'm about to have another.

Manuela L

E não me arrependo.

chanel

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

Ewa Izabela

I am pro-choice

Fabiana

y te lo cuento

Maria

Sou dona de mim.

Lu

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