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

pam carol

Yo aborte

Lucy

No me arrepiento

Paula *

Yo acompañe a mi hermana quien pasó por este proceso, siempre fui una persona…

Emily

It was the right thing to do.

Laura

I had a surgical abortion at Planned Parenthood in Beacon, NY at 4 weeks.

Zoe

I had an abortion. It was a stressful time, I am glad it is all behind me. My…

Miqueyla

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

Elizabeth

I had an abortion.

Gemma

The best decision for me.

Emilamontreal

J'ai avorté suite à ma grossesse arrêtée à 8 semaines

Inês

Está tudo bem, estamos todas juntas.

Jes

No fue facil pero lo hise y me ha hido muy bien! Fue mi mejor decición!

Lu

Unexpected feelings

Amazomas

Yo aborte el día 10 de noviembre del 2015 dos días antes me había enterado de…

Cela B

Você precisa fazer uma auto avaliação e ver o que é melhor pra você. Não…

Violet

la verdad nunca paso por mi mente que a mi me sucedería algo así, siempre pensé…