Regina Powell

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I had an abortion and I'm about to have another.

2001 United States (born in United States)

I feel somewhat disappointed in myself for having made irresponsible decisions that got me pregnant. But as far as having an abortion goes, I feel proud of myself for having made a decision and stuck to it. *I* am in charge of my own destiny and my own life. I feel lucky to have been raised without shame, and wish I could share that with other women who have a harder time.

I am very grateful to live in a liberal state where abortion services are many. The clinic was staffed entirely by very nice women, who were supportive and even joked with me. They explained everything that was going on, and one woman was there just to hold my hand. The pain was about equal to a bad period, although I got hot and a little queasy at one point. I went back to work 2 days later. I'm about to get my second, which will be with medicines instead of surgery. I came to this site to read about people's experience with the medical abortions. Thank you for sharing.

I don't know if my mindset is common, but I had made up my mind in my early teens what I would do if I became pregnant by accident. I also grew up in foster care, so I saw so many examples of what happens when people who aren't prepared have children. I am neither financially nor emotionally ready to raise a person. I also have a few different health problems that would make carrying a pregnancy to term difficult, if not impossible or life-threatening.

How did other people react to your abortion?

My partner at the time was very supportive, but had a harder time emotionally. My friends were very good to me. I was harassed at the clinic by protesters (most of whom were men!), but I probably reacted very immaturely and was kind of rude to them.

Mar Tina

Todo es muy reciente ... estoy recuperandome hace tan solo dos dias que sucedio.

Camila Gray

I had an abortion,im having my abortion.

Beata

Informacja o ciąży przeraziła mnie...nie potrafiłam się z tym pogodzić, byłam…

F. B

Vivi 2 meses em um pesadelo

Fernanda

Yo aborté y soy una chica libre

Gaby

No me arrepiento

inteldeath

It was the right decision, and it is my choice.

Marina

Nie będę opisywała o tym jak to się stało, że się dowiedziałam, każdy ma na to…

aileen

I have had two abortions

Fabiana

y te lo cuento

Agos Tina

Oxaprost / 7 semanas

Leopard

한국에 계신 여성분들 절대로 망설이지 마세요

Naii C

Era apenas uma menina de 16 anos, não usava anticoncepcional mantinha relação…

Birdy <3

MY BODY, MY CHOICE!

Marta M.

Dokonałam aborcji

Nami Tibbers

Não vi outra opção. Então tomei coragem e optei por um aborto.