Fabs

I had an abortion. An error of judgement lead me to an unwanted pregnancy. And abortion gave me back my peace of mind.

Fabs
How old are you: Between 24 and 30

Country of birth: United States

Year of abortion: 2007

Country of abortion: Chile

I got different reactions. Not many people know that I had one. I told my closest friends for the moral support when I found out I was pregnant, as well as my mother. She was shocked by the fact I'd gotten pregnant because I wasn't in a relationship with anyone. Two of my closest friends supported me the whole way. One of them even helped me with the money to pay for the medicine. These friends are from the USA. My friends in Chile one wasn't supportive, she's against abortion and believes it's wrong. She thinks my decision was incorrect. The others might not think abortion is correct, but supported my decision and gave me all the moral support I needed.

Type of abortion: with medicines, by myself

It was definately something emotional, I cried when I took the first pill. Knowing that even though I know it was the best decision for me, I am Catholic and I do believe that life begins at conception, so it was hard. It wasn't scarry, I felt calm and safe. Of course I was worried because I didn't know if everything was going to go well, but since everything did go well I was never truly scared about it.

Reason for abortion: financial issues, my personal reasons for not wanting a child

I had sex with a guy. It was an error in judgement. I didn't have a relationship with, didn't love him, it was something I just did. We used a condom (I had recently stopped taking contraception because I didn't intend to have sex with anyone since my boyfriend and I had broken up), but the condom came off at some point. Neither of us noticed till it was over. I became pregnant, I wasn't prepared psychologically to become a mother of a child that had not been created with love. I wasn't prepared to care for it because I just got out of college and I don't have a job. It wasn't the right moment for me either, there are many things I'd like to accomplish before I become a mother.

Feelings about abortion: relieved, ashamed, sure, guilty, afraid, sad

I felt afraid and sad at the point when I found out I was pregnant. When I decided to have the abortion, I felt completely sure. When I had the abortion I also felt sad, afraid and guilty. It was a difficult decision. Finally when I found out everything had gone well and that I was no longer pregnant I felt very relieved.

Religion Christianity

Children: i have no children