Jude

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....because my pregnancy was unexpected and I did not want another child. My family was complete. After years of struggling to have the two children I did have, I was devastated when I saw that pink line on the pregnancy test as I contemplated turning 40. I quite literally wanted to die.

2008 United States

I was only afraid of the pain - which in the end was minimal. I was able to do exactly what I wanted and needed to do in the privacy and comfort of my own home. I wish more women had access to this option.

I had a medical abortion in the privacy of my own home and all went as planned. In my case, I experienced very little pain. It simply felt like a heavy period. I planned to spend the weekend in bed and taking it easy. By Monday, I was back on my feet taking care of my other two children. I wish more women understood this option and had access to it.

Did the illegality of your abortion affect your feelings?

Yes! Unfortunately in the US, finding a doctor that would provide me with a medical abortion was much more difficult than the abortive process itself. I also had to endure invasive/obnoxious protestors at my appointments.

How did other people react to your abortion?

I am lucky to have very supportive friends, but I have told very few people. The ones I have told are unfazed.

Lindseymae Mckay

My name is Lindseymae McKay. I will be 32 years old next week. I have a 6 year…

Marcela

Es más una historia de amor, que de un aborto pero posiblemente en algo te…

JasminMisa

Abortar es tu elección!

Ka

O dono do meu corpo e do meu destino sou eu, e não a sociedade hipócrita e…

Zoe

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

Beatriz

Yo aborté y fue una experiencia de empoderamiento.

Godherself on Instagram

I had 4 abortions and I’m not ashamed

Bri

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

Susie

I'M NOT SORRY.

Emmy Smith

It was the best decision of my life

mimi

mi aborto. siempre te voy a recordar pequeña semillita

Freedom77

I was lucky enough to be able to have an NHS surgical termination at 8 weeks.

Luana Oliveira Jacob

Fiz um aborto - E me senti aliviada.Cada dia que me deito para dormir, fico…

Laura

I had a surgical abortion at Planned Parenthood in Beacon, NY at 4 weeks.

britta

Something that has carried with me ever since.

Luna

Aún grito perdón

Abigail

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