Regina Powell

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

2001 United States (narodený v 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.

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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.

ROCÍO

Lo logré....estoy tranquila

Anonimowa

Dokonałam tego co jest zakazane w tym kraju. Nie czuję się winna.

Mulher

Uma escolha pra vida!

Margarita

Dicen que interrumpí una vida, yo siento que lo que hice fue continuar con la…

Marina

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

Lucero Lucero

Creo que por fin tuve control de mi vida.

Paola XD

Yo aborté en Chile, donde es ilegal. Tengo 29 años. Lo hice con medicamentos, a…

Bryann Turner

It was the right decision for me at this time.

Gemma

The best decision for me.

Maria Lopez

pensando en que dirán

Annabelle Carton

j´ai eu un avortement

Paloma

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

Kamila

Ożyłam

Pam

No había otra opción.

Brenda

Having an abortion was the right thing for my family.

britta

Something that has carried with me ever since.