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

Ella

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

Jennifer

At the age of 15 I was told that I would likely never be able to get pregnant…

Angy :)

I decided to have an abortion, it wasnt easy but it was the best decision

Fer

100% segura

Edyta

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

Maru

Se puede acceder de forma legal

Fernanda

Hola mi nombre es fernanda tengo 23 años y mi historia comenzo cuando un condon…

rosita

La desición más difícil de mi vida

Kera

I'm 18 years of age.My abortion was very hard on me due to religious reasons.It…

Anonimowa

Dokonałam tego co jest zakazane w tym kraju. Nie czuję się winna.

yvette

I had an abortion in the US a few years ago. I think it is important for all of…

Cela B

Você precisa fazer uma auto avaliação e ver o que é melhor pra você. Não…

JasminMisa

Abortar es tu elección!

Lora Fleming

I had 3 abortions and as a medical student, I helped preform several abortions…

Weronika

Dzien w którym potwierdzila sie moja ciaza był jak wyrocznia... Mam dużo swoich…

Birdy <3

MY BODY, MY CHOICE!

Yeniffer

Soy madre soltera trabajo por un sueldo miserable tengo 2 hijos vivo de…

Fallen Angel

I had the SAFEST ABORTION even in the PHILIPPINES through womenonweb.org.