Regina Powell

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I had an abortion and I'm about to have another.

2001 United States (born in United States)

I feel somewhat disappointed in myself for having made irresponsible decisions that got me pregnant. But as far as having an abortion goes, I feel proud of myself for having made a decision and stuck to it. *I* am in charge of my own destiny and my own life. I feel lucky to have been raised without shame, and wish I could share that with other women who have a harder time.

I am very grateful to live in a liberal state where abortion services are many. The clinic was staffed entirely by very nice women, who were supportive and even joked with me. They explained everything that was going on, and one woman was there just to hold my hand. The pain was about equal to a bad period, although I got hot and a little queasy at one point. I went back to work 2 days later. I'm about to get my second, which will be with medicines instead of surgery. I came to this site to read about people's experience with the medical abortions. Thank you for sharing.

I don't know if my mindset is common, but I had made up my mind in my early teens what I would do if I became pregnant by accident. I also grew up in foster care, so I saw so many examples of what happens when people who aren't prepared have children. I am neither financially nor emotionally ready to raise a person. I also have a few different health problems that would make carrying a pregnancy to term difficult, if not impossible or life-threatening.

How did other people react to your abortion?

My partner at the time was very supportive, but had a harder time emotionally. My friends were very good to me. I was harassed at the clinic by protesters (most of whom were men!), but I probably reacted very immaturely and was kind of rude to them.

Susy

Yo interrumpí mi embarazo...

Guid

Não me arrependo!

J D

My now husband and I got pregnant the first time we slept together. We were…

Mitzi .

I had an abortion. And i know that was the best choice.

Luciana

Hace exactamente 1 año y dos meses. Arranque el 2017 con todo. Supe el día que…

Ella

I was so scared but it was right and I know deep in my heart now.

sogoodtobebad stassia

Dziewczyny ! nie bójcie się ! nie taki diabeł straszny jak go malują. Jeżeli…

ana maria Duque

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

Maria

Maria

maly min

Si, yo una vez estuve embarazada, de eso no hace mucho y cuando me entere llore…

Lynne

Not prepared and so I have to make a difficult choice

Kidda Sinsee

And I was afraid at first...

AS

I am having an abortion as I am writing this, at home with cytotec…

Irina

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

Brenda

Having an abortion was the right thing for my family.

Fabiana

y te lo cuento

Jude

....because my pregnancy was unexpected and I did not want another child. My…