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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.

Tamsen Reid

I had an abortion because I did not want to be pregnant. I wasn't ready to…

Carol

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

Madison

Una lucha constante.

Kate

and I'm so relieved

Emily

It isn't and shouldn't be as taboo as it is made out to be.

Dolores Feffer

I had two.

No woman should ever have to justify a dessicion on her own body.

T

I'm still going through it but I'm getting better everyday

Rocio Beron

Tome mi decisión y estoy mejor haciendo lo que quiero y siento!!

Cela B

Você precisa fazer uma auto avaliação e ver o que é melhor pra você. Não…

Natalia M

Yo aborté, y no me arrepiento.

Bri

I knew I was pregnant as soon as I was around two weeks. I had never been…

Ewa Izabela

I am pro-choice

P.

Wszystko zaczęło sie dosyć banalnie i nic nie zwiastowało, że wkrótce mogę sie…

CPA

Olá, tenho 24 anos e fiz um aborto com aproximadamente 8 semanas. Fiz questão…

Jane

I had 2 abortions