Sarah

Share your story

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

Emmy Smith

It was the best decision of my life

Kyky

Your Dreams Are Real, So Are Abortions.

Lily

I had an abortion and I'm not ashamed

Carolina pink

Abortar tambien es un acto de amor

B.

Uma decisão que precisa ser feita rápida porém pensada

Lucy Bennett

I was almost 5 months pregnant and I had no idea. I had just turned 16 and me…

Maria

La decisión es tuya enlo que sigue te acompañamos

Fer

100% segura

Ana Costa

Fiz o aborto com 7 semanas

Patricia Bronstein

I was married and had known since an early age that I did not want to be a…

miriam la desesperacion

Con cytotex Y aun no se si fue lo mejor, pero era necesario

Marta M.

Dokonałam aborcji

Maru

Se puede acceder de forma legal

Katarzyna

Nie mogłam mieć dziecka z kilku powodów: jeszcze się uczę, chłopak w ogóle nie…

Jordan

The reviews were scary and I was afraid of what would happen when I took the…

Wer

Tomé la decisión correcta, tal vez no justa, pero correcta.

Madison

Una lucha constante.

Emily

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

Jay

I had a medical abortion when i was 18 years old at 5 weeks pregnant. Yes, it…