Sarah

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Because I could barely provide for the child I had already.

United States

I've been a single parent since I was pregnant with my son at 17. We moved from Brasil to the US when he was 2 months old. When my son was 8 I was in an "on again, off again" relationship, I found out I was pregnant again. My boyfriend at the time did pressure me, but ultimately it was my decision. I was financially unstable, on government assistance, and about to lose my house. I took a day off work for the appointment, I had gone for a pre-consult beforehand. The staff was friendly, my boyfriend waited in the waiting room as they took me in. The doctor was distant and cold. I was given a local anesthesia. There was a map of the world on the ceiling, I stared at that the whole time. I felt some discomfort, mostly pressure, kind of like a long uncomfortable pap smear. I went to the recovery room with several other women. We went for lunch, then a massage, then home to rest. When I went for my follow up about a week later, all was well. I asked for a copy of my ultrasound. I was only about 9 weeks along, but I named it Hannah. I keep her in a book with a page over it, so I only see her when I want to. I think about her from time to time. But to ensure a good life for my living child, I had to make a difficult choice. And, as hard as it was, ultimately, the best choice for both me and my son.

How did other people react to your abortion?

Supportive

Ashley Engbrecht

At the young age of 17, I was the victim of sexual assault. There is nothing…

Maria

La decisión más difícil de mi vida

laura micaela

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

mimi

mi aborto. siempre te voy a recordar pequeña semillita

Susie

I'M NOT SORRY.

Ma N

Y fue un proceso duro física y emocionalmente.

Sylvie Shene

A Life-Saving Experience

Regina Kunst

Aku memutuskan untuk aborsi karena pada saat itu, aku masih menempuh S3 dan…

Fer

100% segura

AS

I am having an abortion as I am writing this, at home with cytotec…

Kate

and I'm so relieved

Irina

Cuando miro para atrás, más se afirma la certeza de que hice lo correcto.

Julieta

Tenía 21 años, una pareja estable con quien pasé 14 años de mi vida. Al dudar…

Luka

Hice lo mejor que pude, estando bajo toda la presión del mundo.

Beatriz

Yo aborté y fue una experiencia de empoderamiento.

Pam Map

Yo lo hice no me arrepiento para nada y agradezco a este sitio por haberme…

Renata

Calma, eu sei seu desespero. VAI DAR TUDO CERTO! #FORÇA