JenI had an abortion and I'm not sorry.
How old are you: Between
26
and 32
Country of birth: United States
Year of abortion:
2003
Country of abortion: United States
My family was supportive, but my boyfriend's family was horrible to me about the decision.
Type of abortion: in a clinic or hospital with surgery
I did it without anesthesia, pain killers or the valium they offered, and the procedure itself was painful, but bearable. The worst pain was afterward as my cervix un-dialated (I'm sure there's a real word for that, but you know what I mean), which lasted about 20 minutes.
Reason for abortion: financial issues, my education, genetic factors, problems with my relationship, my personal reasons for not wanting a child, mental health reasons
All the above were factors in my decision, but in all honesty, my main reasoning was the relationship problems. The "father" was physically and emotionally abusive, and his family was....to put it simply, crazy. I was terrified of being tied to them for 18 years or more.
Feelings about abortion: others, comfortable, selfish, confident, angry, guilty, sad
Logically, I have no moral issues with abortion. Nevertheless, being called a murderer over and over did have a strong affect on me. For a few years afterward I went through periods of sadness and guilt, up until I got involved in pro-choice activism, and, through fighting for other women's rights, realized I was entitled to my own, without shame.
Religion no religion
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