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Submitted by: Sanja I had an abortion yesterday. It wasn’t an easy decision, but the reasonable one. I keep saying that to myself. I am single. Unemployed for couple of months already. I don’t have a place of my own. I didn’t know at the time, but the father was already married with a lot of … [Read more...] about I had an abortion yesterday and I’m regretting it

Submitted by: Amy S. Well, I met Mikey about 4 and a half years ago. At first, I didn't think of him as anything, I was not even attracted to him. We hung out on and off until we caught feelings for each other. We fell in love with each other, and the way we looked at each other just could not … [Read more...] about Mommy loves you

Submitted by: Kim Graham Planned a pregnancy with husband, then changed my mind the night of the positive pregnancy test. I had an abortion a few days later at 4 weeks and a few days. It is the size of a POPPY SEED. Think about that. It needed my body to grow into what could have been a baby … [Read more...] about A poppy seed

Submitted by: Carol I’m not going to explain my reasons for terminating my pregnancy because I honestly know I made the best choice for me at this point in my life. However, I will never get another abortion ever again. That was the most traumatic experience I have ever been through. I asked … [Read more...] about I regret not choosing my baby

Submitted by: Lacey Carter I am so glad I found this page and I hope someone can give me some light. I was with my partner for almost 2 years, the relationship has now ended not long after the abortion. He always told me he can't wait to have a child, even told me the day before we found out I … [Read more...] about Regret? Or does it take time?

Submitted by: Struggling I had my first surgical abortion at 9-weeks pregnant, 5 weeks ago. I have a beautiful 3-year-old son. When I first learned of my pregnancy I was happy, then as the weeks went on and I started getting sick, I fell into a deep depression. Being quarantined at home with … [Read more...] about Struggling, post abortion complications

Submitted by: Liz B I had my second abortion ten days ago. It was really hard. More than the first time I did it. The first time I did protect myself, but it didn't work. When I was six weeks along, I had the procedure. I cried but recovered fast. This time the baby was planned, and then we … [Read more...] about Fear

Submitted by: Ashley I feel obligated to preface this story but stating that I am a loving mother with a happy little boy who brings me so much joy. I found out I was pregnant unexpectedly in May, and my husband and I were both floored. We had unofficially decided that we were complete in our … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Choice

Submitted by: Alli I keep reminding myself, like all the counselors do, that we did the best thing for you, that if we had to go back in time we'd still make the same choice. That our one-bedroom loft apartment in San Francisco, a dad who lost his job in the middle of a pandemic, and a mom … [Read more...] about The right choice hurts so much

Submitted by: Anonymous I’m 18 and had my abortion experience on June 14, 2019. I can’t seem to get over it. I can barely find the right words to express myself, but I will try my best. No one knows about this other than my boyfriend and his parents. I don’t know how to get over it. I’ve lied … [Read more...] about Getting things off my chest

Submitted by: Lo I’m 28 and I had an abortion 3 months ago. I wish I could go back in time and change my mind. I’m in a loving relationship with a wonderful partner. The pregnancy was a surprised and I was scared. Our wedding is in a year and I didn’t plan on having a baby before being … [Read more...] about I regret my abortion

Submitted by: S So I’m back. you may have read my story about me saying I had an abortion the next day. Just to reiterate, I’m 26 years old and have a one year old daughter. I previously had cancer and clotting problems when I was sick and pregnant. I found myself pregnant again and went in … [Read more...] about Here We Go Again

Submitted by: Katie D. I’ll start with the procedure. I doubted myself in the waiting room. I doubted myself during the ultrasound which I declined to view. I doubted myself but tried to “stay strong” and went through with the surgery no sedation. I was given 2 shots in the cervix that made me … [Read more...] about 2 weeks post abortion surgical abortion at 10 weeks no sedation

Submitted by: L V I waited over 38 years before trying to get pregnant and I have not read a story like mine. I was told a few years ago by a doctor that I was going to have early menopause, like my mom. My hormone levels were more typical of a woman who was 45, not 35. The doctors that I … [Read more...] about A planned pregnancy, an unexpected abortion

Submitted by: Anonymous I just experienced my first abortion yesterday and i’m a complete emotional wreck. The title of my story is “Everything Looks Good on Paper” because I’m in a successful career as an RN, and I’ve been in a stable loving relationship with the love of my life for over 10 … [Read more...] about Everything Looks Good on Paper

Submitted by: S Tomorrow I plan on having an abortion via the surgical method. I’m 26 years old and a mother of a 16 month old girl. My daughter's father and I are not in a relationship and never have been, just good friends hanging out and hooking up. When I told him I was pregnant with our … [Read more...] about Ball of nerves

Submitted by: Kara I never thought I would ever get an abortion. I made it almost 37 years without one, but 7 weeks ago I had a surgical D&E at 16 weeks. I wanted the doctors to be wrong more than I've ever wanted anything. My baby girl was already my baby girl, even though she wasn't born … [Read more...] about Aborted a wanted baby in the 2nd trimester for medical reasons

Submitted by: Stacey It’s only been 2 weeks, but this is the worse I have ever felt in my life. I have lost my dad and my step dad, but this grief is so different and painful. I will be 43 in one month and have no kids. I have always wanted that marriage with 2 kids, a dog, and a white … [Read more...] about Heartbroken