Community Submissions

Submitted by: Lauren N My experience was both horrible and amazing at the same time. The horrible part being my pregnancy, and the amazing part was the support, and care that I experienced through my abortion. Let me start by saying I live in a state where I’m very lucky and they have extremely … [Read more...] about Surgical Abortion at 11 weeks 5 days

Submitted by: Beth I knew I was pregnant before I knew for sure. Before I took the tests, I knew. When I first had a feeling, I decided to go for a walk. It was a cold night and I just started walking. I felt an odd sense of calm. I walked slow but I stood tall. I felt a pull to walk to the … [Read more...] about I just feel tired

Submitted by: Surahbi S So, finally after getting two packs of pregnancy tests and 3 days ahead of my period, on 27th nov 2019 I gathered the courage in the morning to check the results. Yes it's positive!!! And evoked a lot of negative emotions for us... "No we are not ready, not at all.." … [Read more...] about 9 days of Being Pregnant

Submitted by: Stella Hi all, thanks for this space and your courageous stories. I’m still struggling to process after my abortion about three weeks ago. I’m 44 and it was my first pregnancy. It was an extraordinarily difficult decision. I had very much wanted children earlier in my life and … [Read more...] about Late Moon

Submitted by: Brittny I found out I was pregnant two weeks before this past Christmas. I saw it coming and already knew before I took the test. I wasn’t surprised, even though it took a while for reality to settle in. I knew that if I ever got pregnant before I finished school, I would get an … [Read more...] about Surgical Abortion at 10 Weeks

Submitted by: Keely I don’t know where to start. I am so empty inside. I feel so sad. I had my IUD taken out a couple of months ago bc I was getting bad acne, but I do want a 3rd child. My husband was not on board for 3rd yet, but agreeable to talk about it in next year. We were following the … [Read more...] about Mom of 2 toddlers had medical abortion at less than 5 weeks

Submitted by: Sarah I had an abortion today. I never thought I would have to go through this, especially considering I had an IUD inserted just 6 months earlier. I had missed my period, which is not unusual with an IUD, but was unusual for me. I decided to take a pregnancy test, or four, to … [Read more...] about IUD failure, 6 week surgical abortion, no sedation

Submitted by: Anonymous I found out I was pregnant near the end of April in 2019. I was experiencing symptoms such as morning sickness and certain foods or smells made me nauseous and I wasn’t able to hold down down at first I thought I was just getting sick or maybe it was just a stomach bug, … [Read more...] about My abortion Story: 9 Weeks Pregnant

Submitted by: Amanda I had been tracking my cycle obsessively for the past 3 years because I really dislike hormonal birth control. I had even gotten really good at recognizing where I was at based on what my body felt like. Month after month we got lucky, which over the course of a year became … [Read more...] about Is there ever a good time?

Submitted by: Beth I am 28 years old and have had a medical abortion at 22 because I was just not ready. I was genuinely shocked to find out I was pregnant and this far along, as I was still regularly getting my menstrual cycle. But, when I went from a barely B cup to a C cup, I knew something … [Read more...] about 11 wk surgical abortion experience (no sedation)

Submitted by: Ashley Mar I told myself I’d write if I had a positive experience. I found out at 4 weeks. I went back and forth and was promised support of either decision from my boyfriend who is 8 years my senior, but I knew he didn’t want me to have a baby. He was worried about finances and … [Read more...] about Planned Parenthood: In-Clinic Twilight Sedation at 10 Weeks

Submitted by: Anonymous My whole life I knew that I never really wanted to have kids, after watching my mom struggle to raise six of us by herself and putting her life and career on hold. I never planned on getting pregnant and assumed If I ever did, that I’d give it up for adoption or some other … [Read more...] about I should’ve told my mom

Submitted by: Sarah Marie This could have been the worst thing that I have ever been through. I am in a blended family and have one child (5) of my own and 2 stepkids that are teenagers. We accidently got pregnant when I went off birth control. I calculated it to the date but still screwed up. … [Read more...] about Having my first abortion at 40

Submitted by: Jenny My experience started, like many others, one week after my missed period. I was 5 weeks pregnant with my boyfriend of four years. I am 33, employed, a cat mom, but not settled in life where I want to be. After seeking options and education from Planned Parenthood, we mutually … [Read more...] about Failed medication abortion & surgical abortion

Submitted by: Haley Since I started having sex when I was 17, I prepared and told myself that if I got pregnant when I wasn’t emotionally or financially ready to have a baby, I would get an abortion. I was a day late so I took a pregnancy test (I’m never late so I knew) and it was positive. I was … [Read more...] about Relieved

Submitted by: Lyla I found out I was pregnant on October 8th and had the abortion Saturday, December 7th, at 15 weeks pregnant -- 2 months after finding out. I feel so much guilt and shame for waiting so long. I know why they say "with these things it's best to do it right away", but I really … [Read more...] about Two months of back and forth

Submitted by: K. T. I just had my 3rd abortion. I had one in college in 2008, one after I had my first baby in 2010, then just recently. I’m very embarrassed that this is my third time. But, we are all human and I don’t think that I or anyone should beat themselves up for it. As far as my … [Read more...] about 3rd Abortion

Submitted by: LJ I know that nobody ever thinks it is going to happen to them. I'm 31 and certainly never thought it would be me. Yet here I am. Every part of my pregnancy has been linked to an important date. I'm fairly sure I conceived on my birthday, April 3rd, which means that my due date … [Read more...] about Due Date

Submitted by: Invisible Girl My would-be due date is coming up around the corner. It has felt a bit lonely. Most people in my life are not pro-choice. I know I did the best thing for the sperm donor I called my best friend (Richard, whose name I replaced) but sometimes I wonder if I did the best … [Read more...] about Drop in the Ocean

Submitted by: Krys My surgical procedure was today (11/21) and I spent days before my procedure to find others experiences that were similar with what I was going through. I felt like it gave me a good idea of what to expect and decided that I should also share my experience for those who will be … [Read more...] about 17 y/o | surgical | 8w 4d

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…