Sarah

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Because I could barely provide for the child I had already.

United States

I've been a single parent since I was pregnant with my son at 17. We moved from Brasil to the US when he was 2 months old. When my son was 8 I was in an "on again, off again" relationship, I found out I was pregnant again. My boyfriend at the time did pressure me, but ultimately it was my decision. I was financially unstable, on government assistance, and about to lose my house. I took a day off work for the appointment, I had gone for a pre-consult beforehand. The staff was friendly, my boyfriend waited in the waiting room as they took me in. The doctor was distant and cold. I was given a local anesthesia. There was a map of the world on the ceiling, I stared at that the whole time. I felt some discomfort, mostly pressure, kind of like a long uncomfortable pap smear. I went to the recovery room with several other women. We went for lunch, then a massage, then home to rest. When I went for my follow up about a week later, all was well. I asked for a copy of my ultrasound. I was only about 9 weeks along, but I named it Hannah. I keep her in a book with a page over it, so I only see her when I want to. I think about her from time to time. But to ensure a good life for my living child, I had to make a difficult choice. And, as hard as it was, ultimately, the best choice for both me and my son.

How did other people react to your abortion?

Supportive

Luna Luna

Por que ya tengo dos bebes y el mas pequeño tiene seis meses tenia otros planes…

justin ..

NIGDY NIE MÓW NIGDY! ..kiedyś powiedziałam sobie, że aborcja nigdy nie będzie…

Pam Map

Yo lo hice no me arrepiento para nada y agradezco a este sitio por haberme…

Robbin

I had an abortion, and i should not have to hide it. My womb is still just fine.

P

...Lo quería pero no podía

sorrow

Najtragiczniejsze doświadczenie w życiu...


Po prawie dziesięciu miesiącach od…

O.N.A

Wieść o ciąży była dla mnie szokiem, ale mogłam się jej spodziewać bo niestety…

Chinchulina

I come from a country where abortion is legal but due to my personal…

Teaser

Nunca hubiera querido estar en esa encrucijada

Joana

versão corrigida do relato

Génesis

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

Estefanía

Si se lo pudiera decir a alguien sin que me juzgue no me sentiría así

Anna K.

nie żałuję,

Ezzah candra

Untuk kebaikan semua anggota keluarga

Lisal M. C

It was a big decided that I made in my life. I had a complexity relationship…

Silvia

Nunca arrepentida

Abril Violeta

cuando tenía 24 años, recién terminaba la licenciatura, estaba desempleada, en…