Arroxane UllmanI had an abortion. I support Women's Rights and Family Planning.
How old are you: Between
32
and 38
Country of birth: United States
Type of abortion: in a clinic or hospital with surgery
Gratefully, my choice to have an abortion was legal and supported by the health care system where I lived. My doctor was a trained gynecologist not some quack with a dirty scalpal. Another time and place and I would not have been so lucky.
Reason for abortion: financial issues, my education, physical health reasons, problems with my relationship, my personal reasons for not wanting a child, mental health reasons
I was in college and my boyfriend at the time refused to marry me and insisted he did not want children--EVER. What kind of father would that be? What child wants to hear his or her daddy doesn't want him or her?
Feelings about abortion: grieving, comfortable, resolved, confident, as usual, in doubt, ashamed, sure, sad
At first, I was very sad and ashamed. I was afraid my friends and family would judge me for my decision. But over time, the more people I told, the more support I got and I learned to accept the truth--that I had made the right decision for me at that time.
Religion Judaism
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