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December 15, 2020 By Exhale 1 Comment

Grieving But Healing

Submitted by: Kasey I think I knew the moment of conception. I had never been pregnant before, but some part of me physical or mental knew I was pregnant. When I tested 4 days before my expected period, the word was clear on the digital screen. I was 27, single, unemployed, living at home with … [Read more...] about Grieving But Healing

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December 14, 2020 By Exhale 2 Comments

I Aborted My Lover’s Baby to Save My Other Children From the Devastation of a Broken Home

Submitted by: F Fool that I am, I fell into an affair and got pregnant. My husband had gotten a vasectomy. I didn’t want my older 4 children to go through the devastation of our family getting blown apart. I agonized for a month to find a way to save the baby. I love all my children and I would … [Read more...] about I Aborted My Lover’s Baby to Save My Other Children From the Devastation of a Broken Home

Filed Under: After-Abortion Stories

December 11, 2020 By Exhale 2 Comments

A Mother’s Grief

Submitted by: Jay I am writing this post to educate women about abortions and to finally speak out about my own abortion. I found out I was pregnant on January 2020 (I was 22 years old). My boyfriend of almost 2 years and I had gone to Target and picked out 3 pregnancy tests. When we drove … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Grief

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November 20, 2020 By Exhale 2 Comments

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 abortion. Now I am married, … [Read more...] about Had My Second Abortion Yesterday

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November 11, 2020 By Exhale 1 Comment

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 girl. She is healthy. And I … [Read more...] about Why Did I Wait So Long?

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November 10, 2020 By Exhale Leave a Comment

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 test to the father and … [Read more...] about Emptiness

Filed Under: After-Abortion Stories

November 7, 2020 By Exhale Leave a Comment

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 not sure how I was so … [Read more...] about Late Abortion

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November 6, 2020 By Exhale 2 Comments

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 not ideal. I won't go into … [Read more...] about 9 Weeks 2 Days: I Will Never Forget

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