Carmen

I had an abortion

Carmen
How old are you: Between 36 and 42

Year of abortion: 2002

Country of abortion:

Everyone was compassionate and gave me their love. Only one friend accused me of wrongdoing, everyone else affirmed they could never judge me.

Type of abortion: in a clinic or hospital with surgery

I had anesthetics. It was a quick procedure and the doctor and clinic were very supportive.

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

I was not ready to have a child in that period of my life nor with that partner. I knew from the first second that it was not right for me.

Feelings about abortion: grieving

Even though to this day I do not regret it, as I know it was the right thing to do, I lived my abortion as a spiritual, moral, emotional and intellectual ordeal. I felt it as extremely painful to go through it, it is in essence very very sad, but I could never, ever judge another woman, as I ultimately believe it is my sole right to decide, even though it is the most abyssmally tough decision I could imagine.

Religion no religion

Children: i have no children