Sarah

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

United States

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.

How did other people react to your abortion?

Supportive

Regina Kunst

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

Emily

It was the right thing to do.

Petal

I had an abortion only a few months ago. I'm 30, a praticing Christian, a…

María

Aborté y no me arrepiento. I do not regret my abortion.

Lucy Smith

It was never going to be easy

thya thya

hari ini harusnya usia kandungan sy menjelang 12 minggu , sy gagal pertahankan…

Ammy

Yo he estado en las dos caras de la moneda, cuando tenia 16 años quede…

Van Nessa

I had an abortion.

Paloma

Decidida, sin culpa ni arrepentimiento, soy fiel a mi misma.

Jennifer

Sin duda ha sido la decisión más difícil que he tomado en lo que llevo de vida

Jordan

The reviews were scary and I was afraid of what would happen when I took the…

P

...Lo quería pero no podía

KB

Finding Healing

Ana Vargas

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

Sharon

I don't regret my abortion.