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I have many conflicting feelings. In many ways, by getting pregnant, I realized how much I want children, a family, as one of my lifelong goals. I knew I could not provide the type of home I want to raise a family in during that at that time in my life. In many ways my inner dissidence about my decision over the last 10 years has caused me emotional strife and turmoil. Sometimes questioning, what if? I don't expect that to ever change, as I feel I can not openly mourn the loss of the little one that I know I someday want. But with time I realized...why put a question mark where god put a period?

I had a surgical abortion and something went wrong with the first attempt, so I had to come back one week later to have the procedure repeated. The doctor told me it was because I had a "heart shaped uterus." The week in between was filled with anxiety, guilt, and fear that I would never be able to bear children in the future. Once it was all done, I was absolutely relieved. I learned actually how strong I could be, and about how I do desire children, when I am ready for them.

I had just turned 18 and graduated from high school. I had plans of attending University in the fall, and saw my dreams crashing down with this unplanned pregnancy. I could not bear the idea of having a child without having enough money in my bank account to pay rent, and without the education to get a well paying job. I want a child when I am able to provide a life with opportunity, with stability and love. At that time in my life I was just learning what being an adult was about.

How did other people react to your abortion?

I kept my abortion secret from my family and most of my friends for years. Two of my girlfriends who knew took accompanied me to Planned Parenthood. One said, "this is what you need to do for yourself."

Gabriela

Abortei aos 17 anos.

Dani

Aborto a las 4 semanas, perdóname mi ángel.

Vivian

I had an abortion 6 months ago.My boyfriend and I were not ready to have a baby.

Bryann Turner

It was the right decision for me at this time.

María

Aborté y no me arrepiento. I do not regret my abortion.

Jen

I had an abortion and I'm so pleased that I had that option. I was only 18…

Morrigan

I don't regret it. It was one of the wisest decisions I ever made in my life. I'…

Młoda Dama

Postanowiłam opisać swój przypadek ponieważ sama podczas dokonywania aborcji…

Hattie Ladd

I have had two abortions. The first one was when I was 20 and the second when I…

Carol

I woke up in bed, and thought this is a new beginning for him and I. I could…

Angy :)

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

Agnieszka

Miałam aborcję - nie żałuję

Jude

....because my pregnancy was unexpected and I did not want another child. My…

Jane

I had 2 abortions