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

Birdy <3

MY BODY, MY CHOICE!

Fer

100% segura

Abbie

I had an abortion and don't regret it.

Irina

Cuando miro para atrás, más se afirma la certeza de que hice lo correcto.

Angela

Pregnancy and abortion - what a trip.

serenity

DECISIONES!!

Lucero Lucero

Creo que por fin tuve control de mi vida.

Vittoria

Me siento vacía ...

Dani

Aborto a las 4 semanas, perdóname mi ángel.

Samantha

Grow Yourself, Before You Grow a Baby.

Jennifer

Sin duda ha sido la decisión más difícil que he tomado en lo que llevo de vida

Jane

I had 2 abortions

Agnieszka

Miałam aborcję - nie żałuję

Suzanne

I had an abortion

carmilla

J'ai avorté quand j'avais 18 ans. Je ne le regrette pas, je suis fière d'avoir…

Tlhogi Tshegofaso

I did it when I was 4 weeks. Its was tremendously painful and horrific. The…

AM

I had a surgical, had two kids, and then had medical abortion.

Cacau

O aborto é uma escolha apenas da MULHER.

Alex

Never felt so relieved in my life. I owe everything to planned parenthood and…