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

Cindy Rios

Yo aborte porque no estaba en el momento adecuado para tener un hijo, mi madre…

Kera

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Javi

La historia, tal cual, detrás mi aborto

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Pam Map

Yo lo hice no me arrepiento para nada y agradezco a este sitio por haberme…

Nih

Fiz um aborto com 13 semanas , não se desespere vai dar tudo certo !

Nikki

I made the right decision.

Angela

Pregnancy and abortion - what a trip.

Vanessa Behrens

Decisión personal

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MI DECISIÓN, MI CUERPO, JUSTICIA PARA LAS MUJERES.

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