Jennifer

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At the age of 15 I was told that I would likely never be able to get pregnant because of serious anomalies in my reproductive organs. At the age of 18, I got pregnant. I was in my first year at university, and I knew the only option for me was to have an abortion. I was so fortunate that the procedure was legal and that every person I encountered throughout the experience was professional and non-judgmental. I have two children and my first granddaughter was born just three weeks ago. Had I not had the abortion, I would never have moved to Poland and started my family. All abortion in my adopted country is now virtually illegal. Abortion is basic health care and a basic human right. The actions of the Polish government are shameful and an outrage in the twenty-first century.

1982 United States

I was determined to have the abortion, but I was also scared. In the years immediately following the abortion, I would sometimes reflect on what the baby/child might have been like, but I always knew the time would come for me to start a family when I was in the right position to do so. I have no regrets and am grateful that I had a choice.

I had serious reproductive tract anomalies that meant the abortion cold not be performed in the clinic as was first planned. I was referred to a hospital for the abortion, and this meant having to arrange financial assistance, which took a few weeks. The waiting was hard, but every person I encountered was respectful of my decision, professional, and non-judgmental. I wish this is how it was for all people seeking to terminate a pregnancy wherever they are in the world.

How did other people react to your abortion?

I was supported by my friends and healthcare providers. Later, when I told my mother about the abortion she was also supportive and loving. I have never regretted my decision.

Almma Crysta

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

Daniela

No era el momento, no me arrepiento.

Liz

Eu tinha 22 anos, minha menstruação atrasou e meus seios estavam muito inchados.

Abigail

2 miesiące po aborcji. Moje życie wróciło do normy. Jest dobrze..

Julia

Y fue lo mejor

Daiana Domzalez

Mi experiencia con oxaprost, 9 semanas

Anna K.

nie żałuję,

XHTarv

Too selfish, and ok with that for now.

katrina nicole

the only time i look back is to say thank god

Virginie

À 32 ans, j'ai avorté parce que ce n'était pas le bon moment.

Emily

It was the right thing to do.

L

My abortions defined my life choices for decades

britta

Something that has carried with me ever since.

Andy

Decidí sobre mi futuro.

SouthernBelle

No Regrets.

KEP

I was 44 years old and already had 2 children. The pregnancy was an accident…

Mariafe Fer

Mi buena experiencia con el Misoprostol en un pais donde es ilegal abortar…

Ana Vargas

Mi aborto lo hice a los 14años hoy tengo una hija de 23 años y un hijo de 17…