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.

Ana Costa

Fiz o aborto com 7 semanas

Xara

I had Three Abortions.

Lu

Unexpected feelings

Sarah

I feel much relieved thanks to women on web because living in a country where…

EV

I had an abortion and I do not regret my choice. It is very important to me to…

Hope

Zakochałam się w mężczyźnie o 13 lat starszym. Zawrócił mi w głowie. Jest…

Samantha

Grow Yourself, Before You Grow a Baby.

britta

Something that has carried with me ever since.

I had an abortion and I'm not ashamed

gise

esta vez decido yo!

Marta M.

Dokonałam aborcji

Susie

I'M NOT SORRY.

enfermera

Antes de hacer cualquier cosa infórmate muy bien para tomar la decisión…

Nih

Fiz um aborto com 13 semanas , não se desespere vai dar tudo certo !

Brenda

Having an abortion was the right thing for my family.

Martina Martina

Un acto irresponsable pero a la vez un sentimiento de alivio.

carmilla

J'ai avorté quand j'avais 18 ans. Je ne le regrette pas, je suis fière d'avoir…