Regina Powell

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I had an abortion and I'm about to have another.

2001 United States (born in United States)

I feel somewhat disappointed in myself for having made irresponsible decisions that got me pregnant. But as far as having an abortion goes, I feel proud of myself for having made a decision and stuck to it. *I* am in charge of my own destiny and my own life. I feel lucky to have been raised without shame, and wish I could share that with other women who have a harder time.

I am very grateful to live in a liberal state where abortion services are many. The clinic was staffed entirely by very nice women, who were supportive and even joked with me. They explained everything that was going on, and one woman was there just to hold my hand. The pain was about equal to a bad period, although I got hot and a little queasy at one point. I went back to work 2 days later. I'm about to get my second, which will be with medicines instead of surgery. I came to this site to read about people's experience with the medical abortions. Thank you for sharing.

I don't know if my mindset is common, but I had made up my mind in my early teens what I would do if I became pregnant by accident. I also grew up in foster care, so I saw so many examples of what happens when people who aren't prepared have children. I am neither financially nor emotionally ready to raise a person. I also have a few different health problems that would make carrying a pregnancy to term difficult, if not impossible or life-threatening.

How did other people react to your abortion?

My partner at the time was very supportive, but had a harder time emotionally. My friends were very good to me. I was harassed at the clinic by protesters (most of whom were men!), but I probably reacted very immaturely and was kind of rude to them.

Joice

Já é difícil criar 2 filhos, não conseguiria lidar com um terceiro..

Sierra

I had to get an abortion after my Skyla IUD was placed improperly or slipped. I…

Marina

Nie będę opisywała o tym jak to się stało, że się dowiedziałam, każdy ma na to…

Pam

No había otra opción.

Sam

I was 21 years old. I actually had just stopped using Birth Control due to the…

Beatriz

Yo aborté y fue una experiencia de empoderamiento.

Agnieszka

Miałam aborcję - nie żałuję

Lynne

Not prepared and so I have to make a difficult choice

Anne Jellinek

I had two abortions in my life: one when I was 21 and newly married and one 8…

deedee

한국에 계신 분들 걱정마십쇼!! 낙심하시 마시고 자신을 믿으세요!

Fallen Angel

I had the SAFEST ABORTION even in the PHILIPPINES through womenonweb.org.

Klaudia

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Valentina

Le pedí que me dejara...

Me había embarazado antes y había abortado, desde ese…

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Luna

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Katarzyna

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