Jude

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....because my pregnancy was unexpected and I did not want another child. My family was complete. After years of struggling to have the two children I did have, I was devastated when I saw that pink line on the pregnancy test as I contemplated turning 40. I quite literally wanted to die.

2008 United States

I was only afraid of the pain - which in the end was minimal. I was able to do exactly what I wanted and needed to do in the privacy and comfort of my own home. I wish more women had access to this option.

I had a medical abortion in the privacy of my own home and all went as planned. In my case, I experienced very little pain. It simply felt like a heavy period. I planned to spend the weekend in bed and taking it easy. By Monday, I was back on my feet taking care of my other two children. I wish more women understood this option and had access to it.

Did the illegality of your abortion affect your feelings?

Yes! Unfortunately in the US, finding a doctor that would provide me with a medical abortion was much more difficult than the abortive process itself. I also had to endure invasive/obnoxious protestors at my appointments.

How did other people react to your abortion?

I am lucky to have very supportive friends, but I have told very few people. The ones I have told are unfazed.

Daniela

No era el momento, no me arrepiento.

Francis

Una decisión consciente de vida

Alejandra

Tomé una desición

Anonimowa

Dokonałam tego co jest zakazane w tym kraju. Nie czuję się winna.

Irina

Cuando miro para atrás, más se afirma la certeza de que hice lo correcto.

Aby

I felt it was accapted to have an abortion

Dani

Aborto a las 4 semanas, perdóname mi ángel.

Ana Costa

Fiz o aborto com 7 semanas

Génesis

Hola. Esta es mi experiencia.
Tengo 17 años actualmente, no soy virgen pero…

Canela

Me hice un aborto porque no quería ser madre en ese momento.

Abigail

2 miesiące po aborcji. Moje życie wróciło do normy. Jest dobrze..

michel

i'm irish, i had an abortion while living in the netherlands.

Natalia M

Yo aborté, y no me arrepiento.

Am.

Część 1. Ciąża
Wtulam twarz w futerko zwierzaka i po raz pierwszy wiem, o co im…

ana maria Duque

I had an abortion but this wasn't easy I was very afraid, but i never regret…

Amanda

E não me arrependo, não se culpe por isso
Você é dona de si.
Eu sou bem jovem