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

Sun Flower

Me, and my guy friend had just found out I was pregnant, though he was super…

Kristina Brandon

‪#‎StandWithPP‬ I never wanted kids. I got pregnant in college when I was 17.

Frida Ku

La experiencia que me cambio.

Catherine

I had an abortion when I needed it, hassle-free, legal, medically safe, and…

Almma Crysta

Supe de mi embarazo el 19 de enero de 2018 por una ecografía transvaginal que…

Lucy

No me arrepiento

squaine123

Not in this alone

Nikki

I made the right decision.

Sram Mie

I had an abortion last year and I`m pregnant again. When a friend of mine once…

I had an abortion and I'm not ashamed

justin ..

NIGDY NIE MÓW NIGDY! ..kiedyś powiedziałam sobie, że aborcja nigdy nie będzie…

Sharon

I don't regret my abortion.

Ammy

Yo he estado en las dos caras de la moneda, cuando tenia 16 años quede…

Ninjanu

Friday, July 13th, 2012
9:03AM.
Hmm, he was supposed to be here by now… I sigh…

Dina Wood

I had an abortion.It was illegal in the United States at the time, but I was…