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.

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Catalina

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Kate

and I'm so relieved

Jess

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jennelyn

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Abril Violeta

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chanel

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

Brenda

Having an abortion was the right thing for my family.

Ania

Wczoraj dokonałam aborcji.
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Delia

I had an abortion and it changed my life, for better and for worse.

Ana

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Ana Lu

e vida nova pela frente...

Liz Price

I had an abortion

Karolina

Miałam aborcję

mimi

mi aborto. siempre te voy a recordar pequeña semillita

Priscila

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