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.

Emilia Aguilera

Tuve un embarazo inesperado y por una medicación que tomo de por vida, mi hijo…

Lu

Unexpected feelings

Gaby

Força, tudo que precisa!

Mariana Leitão

A tal história do “ engravidei por acidente” é real!

Hattie Ladd

I have had two abortions. The first one was when I was 20 and the second when I…

Camila

Yo aborté los miedos, la pena, el vacío y el amor.

I had an abortion and I'm not ashamed

kate swanson

I didn't intend it to, but safe, legal abortion played a huge part in my family…

Gabi

Miałam aborcję w 8 tygodniu ciąży. Była przeprowadzona nielegalnie w prywatnym…

Beta

La única opción

Liz

Eu tinha 22 anos, minha menstruação atrasou e meus seios estavam muito inchados.

Micaela Mica

Debo decir que no me senti ni culpable ni arrepentida en ningún momento al…

Anna K.

nie żałuję,

VIcky

Yo aborte

Charlie

An abortion in an abusive relationship

Jess

I was let down by birth control and had two abortions. During my second…

Mulher

Uma escolha pra vida!

Samanta

Uma escolha difícil.