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.

உங்கள் கருக்கலைப்புக்கு மற்றவர்கள் எவ்வாறு பதிலளித்தனர்?

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y.enedi

yo decidi un aborto,

Kiara

Lo hice por amor al bebé, no me merecía como mamá.

Gaby

No me arrepiento

Rocio Beron

Tome mi decisión y estoy mejor haciendo lo que quiero y siento!!

Kristina Brandon

‪#‎StandWithPP‬ I never wanted kids. I got pregnant in college when I was 17.

Vittoria

Me siento vacía ...

Canela

Me hice un aborto porque no quería ser madre en ese momento.

M

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Jay

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Gemma

The best decision for me.

JasminMisa

Abortar es tu elección!

Krysti

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Andrea

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katrina nicole

the only time i look back is to say thank god

Sara

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Marie

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Anonimowa

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Tiffany

I am still healing from my decision - it really is a wide range of emotions.