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Submitted by: Violet It’s been 32 weeks since my abortion at 8 weeks, so naturally all I can think about is the baby I could have been having any day now. I feel numb. For many weeks after the abortion I cried a lot, now not so much but that doesn’t mean I’m any less sad. I am just trying to … [Read more...] about 32 Weeks Later…

Submitted by: Kate Hello, I am 11 weeks pregnant and I’ve struggled with making a decision from the moment I found out at 4 weeks. I’m 27 years old, this is my first pregnancy and I’m married. About a year ago my husband admitted to cheating on me with several different women. I’m broken to my … [Read more...] about Scared of regret

Submitted by: Lisbeth M.F. Hola, soy Ecuatoriana, actualmente tengo 23 años y me atrevo a contar mi historia porque nunca he tenido con quien conversar de aquello y es bueno desahogarse a veces y que mejor en Exhale/pro-voice. Bueno, tenía un enamorado llamado AM, la verdad fue la primera … [Read more...] about En un día perdí todo

Submitted by: A J In February in my first year of university I got pregnant. I met my boyfriend in the September prior, and we both decided we can’t raise a baby and still carry on with university and achieve our dream careers. On March the 14th I had an abortion. My boyfriend didn’t come. I … [Read more...] about Sad but okay

Submitted by: Jay Today I had a surgical abortion under twilight sedation at 7w 2d. I have terrible anxiety and scored the internet for days leading up to my procedure trying to find a story that would ease my mind, so I hope this can be that story for someone else. I am 24 and the mother of a … [Read more...] about If you’re scared, read this

Submitted by: R H Yesterday morning I had a surgical abortion with local anaesthetic, at around 6 1/2 weeks pregnant. I just wanted to share my honest experience for anyone who is worrying about going through the same. My period was a few days late and as I am usually very regular I panicked … [Read more...] about Miss

Submitted by: Ada Jane I always wanted kids. I was newly married and we were scared. I was immature. We decided on abortion. We wanted more time alone together. Time to grow together. The night before I put my hand over my womb and I told you that I was sorry. That I loved you and to please come … [Read more...] about It’s been 8 years and I think of you

Submitted by: Alex This retelling of my story is going to be longer than I want it to be. I will write it anyway. The bottom line is, I was eighteen and alone when I got an abortion. I was partially on my own due to circumstance, but more importantly I sat in the Planned Parenthood alone by my … [Read more...] about A Serenity Prayer

Submitted by: Heartbroken Mama Hyperemesis Gravidarum. My worst nightmare. The cause of so many of my struggles. I spent 18 months of my life puking. 18 months. Let’s let this sink in for a minute. 18 freaking months of my life tortured by nausea and vomiting, fearing for my life and the … [Read more...] about My Biggest Loss