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

Tanya

I was not in a stable relationship and was already raising a daughter on my own.

Chelsea

I had a painful abortion

Tina

I had an abortion when I was 15 years old. After my abortion, I went to college

Alicia

I had an abortion

Lola

mifepristona + misoprostol

Ananda

No es mi primera vez, es mi segunda vez que lo hago y no me arrepiento.

Mitzi .

I had an abortion. And i know that was the best choice.

Jane

I had 2 abortions

Jess

I was let down by birth control and had two abortions. During my second…

Sara

Siedziałam przed psychiatrą, opowiadając jej wydarzenia sprzed ostatnich…

A.

Dzień, w którym dowiedziałam się o ciąży (kolejnej ciąży) był jednym z…

Susy

Yo interrumpí mi embarazo...

JasminMisa

Abortar es tu elección!

EV

I had an abortion and I do not regret my choice. It is very important to me to…

Camila Gray

I had an abortion,im having my abortion.

Bree

It was the right decision just hard than i thought it would to deal with

Bobbie

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

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