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Had My Second Abortion Yesterday

Had My Second Abortion Yesterday

Submitted by: Elizabeth Yesterday was my second abortion. My first one was an easy choice as I was just a teenager, dating, and clueless. Even though it hurt emotionally, it was still an easy choice. This time it was more difficult. It's been 7 years since my first...

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Why Did I Wait So Long?

Why Did I Wait So Long?

Submitted by: Midge I slipped in a puddle. And now I just want some dry pants. That is my new favorite metaphor. I told a large handful of people. Including the the father, that I was going through with the pregnancy. I had ultrasounds. I had genetic testing. It's a...

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Emptiness

Emptiness

Submitted by: N When I found out I was pregnant, I was alone with no support from the father. I knew something was wrong because my menstrual cycle is usually on time. I decided to take a test and found out I was 3+ weeks pregnant. I texted a picture of the pregnancy...

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Late Abortion

Late Abortion

Submitted by: Dee This is my 2nd pregnancy. I got pregnant by someone that I was just beginning a new relationship with. I already have a previous child from another relationship that I raise on my own, and I get the feeling it’ll be the same way this time around. I’m...

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9 Weeks 2 Days: I Will Never Forget

9 Weeks 2 Days: I Will Never Forget

Submitted by: Adriane June 2020. Let me tell you... To start off, I never thought I would be in a situation to have an abortion or even follow through with one. I have had two previous miscarriages and really wanted this baby. The circumstances this time around were...

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He Was Loved, But He Was Sick

He Was Loved, But He Was Sick

Submitted by: Rachel At 20 weeks we went in for our anatomy scan. It was a little boy, but the ventricles in his brain were enlarged. We were referred to maternal fetal medicine, then the children’s hospital of Philadelphia. The results... he had a rare genetic...

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Yellow Butterfly

Yellow Butterfly

Submitted by: Kaylan May 21, 2020, my life changed. I gave up a baby I knew I wanted, and it broke me. I still think about my baby I gave up. I always wonder "what if", but since I had my abortion I started to see yellow butterflies. I know a lot may not know what...

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Forgiveness Does Not Come Easily

Forgiveness Does Not Come Easily

Submitted by: P There aren't many days that go by where I don't think about the one I gave up. I wanted this baby. I was in fact thrilled for this baby. Everyone has a story -- I'll spare those details. I made a decision based in fear, not relying on any way on God,...

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3 Abortions. Last One Was a Wanted Pregnancy.

3 Abortions. Last One Was a Wanted Pregnancy.

Submitted by: Kimberly I had an abortion when I was 18. I was young and stupid and the guy I was with was 27 and stupider. I was with him for maybe 8 months when I found I was pregnant. Condoms don't always work, but I think that he was doing something without my...

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