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I knew I was pregnant as soon as I was around two weeks. I had never been pregnant before, but I knew. My body felt.. different. My period had just ended a week and a half prior, so it was not by judgement of my period being missed. I told my boyfriend of over two years that I thought I was. Unfortunately, he did not believe me and instead thought I was playing some sick joke on him. I became worried and waited. (I do NOT do well with limbo.) I waited for my period to come around and it did not. I decided to go to the grocery store and buy two pregnancy tests. I took the first test at 9:00 p.m. It came back positive. I took it out to him while he was unloading groceries and we cried together for a bit. I knew the decision I had to make, as did he. We both agreed on abortion, the medicinal way. I called Planned Parenthood and they were extremely helpful. I was only 5 weeks by this time, and was not far enough to go in for an abortion. I was told to wait another two weeks, and go in for an appointment. The wait was long and the morning sickness was TERRIBLE. I puked all the time and my breasts were super sore. I even gained a cup size from the swelling. Fortunately, I had my boyfriend by my side the entire time. At the clinic, they made the process smooth. Although it was lengthy, and I did pass out from not having anything in my stomach; it was easy. They explained everything to me and I went on my way. Nervous is probably the best way to describe the way I felt. I am comfortable with my choice.

2014 United States

Just fine.

Did the illegality of your abortion affect your feelings?

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How did other people react to your abortion?

My mother and mother-in-law were sad.

keira

Chcę mieć kontrolę. Zrobiłam to i NIE ŻAŁUJĘ.

Wzięłam pierwszą tabletkę, czułam…

Tlhogi Tshegofaso

I did it when I was 4 weeks. Its was tremendously painful and horrific. The…

Yasmin Silva

Enfim, vou contar minha história com muita paz no meu coração e na minha vida.

Yvonne

My abortion was what needed to be done at that time. Deep down me I know I…

Sam

I had a Medical Abortion - Painful Experience, Life Changing

KB

Finding Healing

Fernanda

Hola mi nombre es fernanda tengo 23 años y mi historia comenzo cuando un condon…

y.enedi

yo decidi un aborto,

Leah Frida

Yo aborté! porque es mi derecho!

Lucie

I had more than one abortions. I made the choices because I care about the…

Van Nessa

I had an abortion.

Luka

Hice lo mejor que pude, estando bajo toda la presión del mundo.

Bee

I felt very guilty but relieved . I was way too young to be a mother.

Almma Crysta

Supe de mi embarazo el 19 de enero de 2018 por una ecografía transvaginal que…

Regina Kunst

Aku memutuskan untuk aborsi karena pada saat itu, aku masih menempuh S3 dan…

Mariana

Esta es mi historia: Tengo 35 años y 3 hijos, dos nenas y un varón de 6, 3 y 1…

Macarena

Yo aborte , con oxapros en Buenos Aires tengo 24 años