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.

Andreza

Quando descobri que estava grávida eu já estava com um mês de gestação. A…

Laura

Fue una difícil decisión a pesar que no es mi primer aborto. Sé que tengo un…

Susy

Yo interrumpí mi embarazo...

Samanta

Uma escolha difícil.

Charlie

An abortion in an abusive relationship

Lily

I had an abortion and I'm not ashamed

Jennifer

Mi cuerpo, mi decisión

Efy

y no me siento mal

britta

Something that has carried with me ever since.

Silvia

Nunca arrepentida

T.C.P

Bom, o espaço de tempo entre descobrir que estava gravida e realizar o aborto…

Brenda

Having an abortion was the right thing for my family.

Virginie

À 32 ans, j'ai avorté parce que ce n'était pas le bon moment.

Marta M.

Dokonałam aborcji

Cacau

O aborto é uma escolha apenas da MULHER.

YoungWoman from India

This website gave me the confidence that I could do it. It gave me all the…

C. Ferreira

Pior dia da minha vida

Katarzyna

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