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

dessa

fiz um aborto sozinha

A.

Pomimo zastosowanej antykoncepcji, zaszłam w ciążę. Brałam tabletki.

Jo

I'm in a loving relationship and it wasn't too long ago when I found out I was…

Bobbie

The first time I was too young the next I was old enough to know I had no right…

Petal

I had an abortion only a few months ago. I'm 30, a praticing Christian, a…

Casey

Medical abortion, 19 years old

A alexandra

Mi futuro, mi familia

Maree

It was sad but necessary

Sharon

I don't regret my abortion.

Maria

La decisión más difícil de mi vida

serenity

DECISIONES!!

Marina

Nie będę opisywała o tym jak to się stało, że się dowiedziałam, każdy ma na to…

Mariana Leitão

A tal história do “ engravidei por acidente” é real!

Francisca

yo encauce mi destino...

Mulher

Uma escolha pra vida!