My first abortion took place when I was 19 and the second, when I was 26. I felt no guilt or shame about either and would do it again if necessary.
Australia
It was as positive as any surgery can be.
I don't want to have children for the simple reason that I just don't want to.
Did the illegality of your abortion affect your feelings?
While my abortion was legal, it angered me that abortion was still governed by provisions in the Crimes Act in the state in which I lived.
How did other people react to your abortion?
My mother and the friends I told were supportive - as were the two boyfriends concerned. I suspect my father would have had issues had he known.
I had 4 abortions and I’m not ashamed
I had an abortion. And I would do it again, if I was me at that time back then…
w wieku 20 lat. Byłam za młoda, mam wielkie plany na przyszłość, nie chciałam…
Yo aborte , con oxapros en Buenos Aires tengo 24 años
I had an abortion and I don't regret it. It was a hard decision but one I knew…
Ser solidária com quem abortou e defender a descriminalização jamais me fez…
zrobiłabym to jeszcze raz
Feeling like myself again
I felt very guilty but relieved . I was way too young to be a mother.
I don't regret it. It was one of the wisest decisions I ever made in my life. I'…
Never felt so relieved in my life. I owe everything to planned parenthood and…
No estaba lista para ser madre, no se si algún día lo estaré.