aileen

I have had two abortions

aileen
How old are you: Between 27 and 33

Country of birth: Ireland

Year of abortion: 2007

Country of abortion: Ireland

I had support of friends

Type of abortion: with medicines, in a clinic or hospital with surgery

I found the foreign clinic quite frightening. The medical abortion at home was by far more comfortable

Reason for abortion: my personal reasons for not wanting a child

My first abortion was in 1997 the second ten years later. I am a single mother and have not the resources for children when pregnancies occurred.

Feelings about abortion: grieving, comfortable, peaceful, relieved, confident, angry, ashamed, sure, guilty, afraid, sad

Two different experiences make the list of emotions confusing - My first abortion was one i had to travel for and lie for and could not share with people at home so the emotions were primarily negative yet i was sure it was the right decision. My second abortion took place at home with the help of womenonweb and was a far more positive experience. Thank you.

Religion no religion

Children: 1