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?

Supportive

Anna

Nigdy nie sądziłam, że to powiem ale tak, miałam aborcję.
Historie innych…

María

Proceso duro,

Ammy

Yo he estado en las dos caras de la moneda, cuando tenia 16 años quede…

Ninjanu

Friday, July 13th, 2012
9:03AM.
Hmm, he was supposed to be here by now… I sigh…

Adriana Reyes

Hola mi nombre es Adriana tengo 22 años y soy estudiante de Pedagogía; quisiera…

Cindy Rios

Yo aborte porque no estaba en el momento adecuado para tener un hijo, mi madre…

Ana

Mis decisiones son las mejores porque son mías.

Dominika

Aborcja w samotności
Głupia byłam. Mój chłopak zawsze się kontrolował, ponoć…

chanel

I did it because as a female that is my right to control my body no man or…

Suzanne

I had an abortion

Naii C

Era apenas uma menina de 16 anos, não usava anticoncepcional mantinha relação…

Lea

Kobieto, jeśli zaszłaś w niechcianą ciążę, to nie wahaj się ani chwili. WOW…

Sol

Yo interrumpí un embarazo no deseado.

Tiffany

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

Raquel Monterrey

I spoke with the spirit of my child before my abortion. That spirit who was…

Mariana Leitão

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

Maggie

Desculpa não te ter dado uma chance de sobreviveres, mas fiquei demasiado…

Sarah

I feel much relieved thanks to women on web because living in a country where…

Melanie

No era el momento ni la persona