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2014 United States

Initially, negative feelings--shock, fear, sadness, confusion--set in. However, through knowing that the process can be completed and I no longer had to feel these negative feelings, I felt hope, peace, relief, and assurance within myself.

Personally, my abortion was a very stressful and scary time. It was toward the end of my senior year of college. I didn't know how to react to it. On paper, it was a very smooth process. I take for granted how easy it was to call Planned Parenthood, schedule an appointment, get the pills, and complete the abortion. All the while, I had a loving partner who remained by my side. At the time, I may have made comments about how long I had to wait in the PP waiting room, or how much pain I was in--but looking back on it, the fact that I was able to complete this process so much easier than other women...it just breaks my heart.

How did other people react to your abortion?

My partner and I were very shocked and scared when we found out. I told a few close friends, but decided not to tell my family (they're religious and conservative). Everyone I told was very supportive.

Adhi

Saya masih duduk di kelas 3 SMA saat melakukan aborsi. Saya sudah pacaran…

Jéssica Santos

Me submeti ao aborto!

Allison

My abortion was 100% my choice.

Kah

Decisões difíceis exigem coragem.

Eléonore Delmas

I had an abortion

Virginie

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

Sabine Ryan

It's not as bad as you think. Please read my story!

CJ Koivuniemi

I had an abortion. I was twenty years old and living in Ireland, a country…

Catalina

El Misotrol salvó mi vida

Ruth

Zaczełao sie (wiadomo) od dwóch kresek i przerażenia. Szukałam możliwości…

Natália Sampaio

Abortei sim! Não foi fácil. foi um dos momentos mas difíceis da minha vida, mas…

Carol

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

Cristina Lima

Fiz um aborto.

pam carol

Yo aborte

Mitzi .

I had an abortion. And i know that was the best choice.

chanel

I did it because as a female that is my right to control my body no man or…