Sarah

Deel je ervaring

Because I could barely provide for the child I had already.

Verenigde Staten

I've been a single parent since I was pregnant with my son at 17. We moved from Brasil to the US when he was 2 months old. When my son was 8 I was in an "on again, off again" relationship, I found out I was pregnant again. My boyfriend at the time did pressure me, but ultimately it was my decision. I was financially unstable, on government assistance, and about to lose my house. I took a day off work for the appointment, I had gone for a pre-consult beforehand. The staff was friendly, my boyfriend waited in the waiting room as they took me in. The doctor was distant and cold. I was given a local anesthesia. There was a map of the world on the ceiling, I stared at that the whole time. I felt some discomfort, mostly pressure, kind of like a long uncomfortable pap smear. I went to the recovery room with several other women. We went for lunch, then a massage, then home to rest. When I went for my follow up about a week later, all was well. I asked for a copy of my ultrasound. I was only about 9 weeks along, but I named it Hannah. I keep her in a book with a page over it, so I only see her when I want to. I think about her from time to time. But to ensure a good life for my living child, I had to make a difficult choice. And, as hard as it was, ultimately, the best choice for both me and my son.

Hoe reageerden andere mensen op je abortus?

Supportive

Ana Costa

Fiz o aborto com 7 semanas

Cumbe Nelia

Fiz dois abortos com 20 anos...uma em janeiro nao usamos o preservativo mas ele…

Miqueyla

No me arrepiento de lo que hice. Abortar suena demasiado frío , asi que mejor…

Jen

I had an abortion and I'm so pleased that I had that option. I was only 18…

Robbin

I had an abortion, and i should not have to hide it. My womb is still just fine.

Samanta

Uma escolha difícil.

Brenda

Having an abortion was the right thing for my family.

Liz Price

I had an abortion

Ananda

No es mi primera vez, es mi segunda vez que lo hago y no me arrepiento.

Abbie

I had an abortion and don't regret it.

Sara

Tome la decisión ya que anteriormente (a los 15 años) ya había tenido un…

Leah Frida

Yo aborté! porque es mi derecho!

Emily

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

AM

I had a surgical, had two kids, and then had medical abortion.

Jillybean

Women's bodies belong only to us. Men, families, society, have no right to…

Kiara

Lo hice por amor al bebé, no me merecía como mamá.