I found out I was pregnant after a 12 hr shift. It was a silly test I thought, so that I could tell the GP the next day at my appointment about my periods that I wasn’t pregnant. I had all my PMS signs and thought nothing of it. That was until I saw the first line...
After-Abortion Stories
The Most Beautiful and Heartbreaking Thing
To my Nova. Oh I wanted to be your mommy so badly. I knew from the moment that I found out I was pregnant that I wanted you. That I was going to do everything in this would to protect you and give you the best life. But then the noise came. Could I really do this at...
Grateful for the Opportunity, and Choice to Decline
I was given a surprise opportunity when I became pregnant. I believe pregnancy can be a special gift, an opportunity to create a new life. But I also believe you can respect and honor yourself if you are presented with the gift and decide to decline the opportunity....
Your Own Person
Its been less than a week since I had a MA (medical abortion). I'm writing this to express that its okay to feel however you're feeling right now. I knew before the test. Not necessarily consciously, but I knew. I kept denying that these symptoms are just my period...
It hurts, But I know This Was For The best
CW: verbal & physical abuse; domestic violence My story isn't your typical abortion story. Parts of it - maybe. Baby's father already had 3 children with 3 different women. Any talk we had about pregnancy and having more children after we first began to get...
Regret Listening
CW: suicidal ideation I am 21 and entering my final year of university. I had been dating this guy for nine months at this point, and I was convinced he was the one for me. I lost my grandmother, who would be my only mother figure, very suddenly and he was there...
Please Know You Are Not Alone
CW: suicide threat I don't know how to properly start this, but I know other people should hear what I have to say. I am currently 18, I struggle with intense mental health issues ranging from anxiety to ptsd and bipolar. I have experienced many traumas throughout my...
This Grief is Still Not Linear
Since I’ve been a little girl I knew I never wanted to have children. The idea terrified me, I struggle to be open and vulnerable with myself and with the people around me, and I know how negatively that can affect a child. About four months ago I met this guy and we...
The Grief of Last Year
I was 21 years old going college it was still my first year at college i think 3 months when i find out that my transport driver which i just dated him bcz i dnt pay impregnated me..i know my family was gonna support me but the fact that my he is not the guy i wanna...