Submitted by: Ashley In January 2011 my boyfriend and I became “official”. It was a bit awkward for our families because my blood uncle is married to his blood aunt. We snuck around for a while and in that time had unprotected sex. I was on birth control pills, but every once in a while […]
Mixed feelings about my abortion
Submitted by: Anonymous I’m 22 years old and most my life I have been pretty careful. I took birth control pills since the age of 17. I ran out and needed a new prescription, but I was waiting to start my new job to pay for it. When November arrives around and I notice I’m […]
22 and Pregnant
Submitted by: Elicia Last week I found out that I was roughly 7-12 weeks pregnant. It took me by surprise as my partner and I have always been very careful. When I found out, I sat in a park and cried for a good 20 minutes before I gathered the strength to call my mum. […]
I’m trying to forgive myself
Submitted by: Anonymous I’m 19 years old and my first pregnancy was this year. I lost my virginity in March of 2018 and by November the same year, I found out I was pregnant. Things happened so fast for me. One minute I am in love and making love with my boyfriend, the next we […]
11 Week Surgical Abortion Without Sedation or Lidocaine
Submitted by: Abby I had a surgical abortion today. I was 11 weeks. My husband recently left me and our 3 kids so this was the best option for my family. I didn’t have anyone to drive me and I didn’t want to do the abortion pill at home. The clinic doesn’t offer lidocaine to […]
Breaking My Silence… 28 Years Later
Submitted by: Anonymous My life was forever changed the day I walked into that women’s clinic. I was just starting out in college, 18 years old, and had my whole life waiting in front of me. I had a one-night-stand. I didn’t plan to sleep with this guy, but I wanted him to like me. […]