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.

Aleksandra Magdalena

Czesc! Jestem mężatka, mamą i zdecydowałam się przerwać ciążę.

Cathy

Tuve que hacerlo

Monoirmarie

Yo aborté porque es mi derecho

Anne

I knew exactly what I wanted and needed- to be there for my kids, to find a job

elena

interrumpi un embarazo de 6 semanas

Ana Vargas

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

Jes

No fue facil pero lo hise y me ha hido muy bien! Fue mi mejor decición!

Issy

Tome una decision

Lucyna L

I had an abortion

Iolanda

Ser solidária com quem abortou e defender a descriminalização jamais me fez…

mayumi uehara

Fiz.não me arrependo e contei com a ajuda da ong, o que foi essencial para que…

Eli

Difícil decisión

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Aborté a mis 18, a unos cuantos meses de mi graduación de preparatoria.
Me…

Ani

I had a 'NO SHAME' abortion

Lily

MI CASO

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