Anne Jellinek

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I had two abortions in my life: one when I was 21 and newly married and one 8 years later at the end of our marriage. This was in the 80s and 90s. I was lucky in that I had no particular difficulty in either case (except for the expense, I had to borrow the money for the first abortion). My experience is what it should be like for every woman. I recognized that I was not able to have children either emotionally or financially nor did I want to be a mother. Nobody in my family felt any other way, everyone was supportive. Nobody was outside the clinics protesting (which is a pretty mild word for what they do). Both clinics that I went to were efficient, clean and staffed by good people. I share this experience because, as I said before, that's how it should be for everyone. Denying women access to reproductive rights is a crime against humanity, nothing less. I'm not only peaceful with my decision but in fact I'm proud of it. Both times, it was the best thing for all concerned. No woman should be forced to do anything with her body that she doesn't choose and I'm grateful that I wasn't put through that.

1984 United States

I am proud of choosing not to have a child when it would have been wrong for everyone. I am completely unapologetic. I have no negative feelings about it whatsoever.

In the 80s and 90s there was no access to medication abortion, which would have been nice. I underwent d & c which was fine, not a problem, however a less intrusive method is better.

How did other people react to your abortion?

I was supported by friends and family. Nobody argued with me or attempted to interfere which is as it should be for every woman.

Pegah

I had an abortion and now I feel as strong as before!

GabiD

Voltei a ser livre!!

Daniela

No era el momento, no me arrepiento.

Abril Violeta

cuando tenía 24 años, recién terminaba la licenciatura, estaba desempleada, en…

Anastasia

Hola chicas. Bueno yo quedé embarazada a los 17 años. Recién empezaba mi…

Młoda Dama

Postanowiłam opisać swój przypadek ponieważ sama podczas dokonywania aborcji…

Julia

Uratowałam sobie życie

Meg.

Your a strong women!

Agnieszka

Miałam aborcję - nie żałuję

Camila

Yo aborté los miedos, la pena, el vacío y el amor.

Sarah

Because I could barely provide for the child I had already.

Zoe

I had an abortion. It was a stressful time, I am glad it is all behind me. My…

EV

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

SD

I had an abortion. It was in October of 2008, when I was 21. The guy I was…

Jennifer

At the age of 15 I was told that I would likely never be able to get pregnant…

dessa

fiz um aborto sozinha

Leah

I was twenty years old, terrified, and completely alone.

Sierra

I had to get an abortion after my Skyla IUD was placed improperly or slipped. I…