After-Abortion Stories

Submitted by Sarah S It's only been 4 days since I had the surgical procedure done. I can still feel everything as if it were still happening. Those hours in the waiting room tapping my feet and trying to convince myself that I wasn't a monster. I am 16 years old and I was there alone. Every … [Read more...] about The Hardest Day of my Life

Submitted by Jessica Our son was two and we were ready to add on to our family. I became pregnant after our first try and we were very excited. I was a little nervous about my “advanced age” as I was 36 going on 37, but otherwise I felt good. We told our son about the baby, and asked him whether … [Read more...] about Ending a Wanted Pregnancy

Submitted by Nicole S I found out I was pregnant the end of my senior year of college. It’s the classic story of “the one time we didn’t use a condom.” I had a boyfriend who I was completely in love with and knew that I would spend the rest of my life making memories with. A few weeks after this … [Read more...] about My Abortion Story

Anonymous Submission Yesterday I had a surgical abortion with IV sedation at 7 weeks pregnant. I want to share my experience. I'm a mid 30's mother of two. I found out I was pregnant and struggled with what decision to make. My two boys (fraternal twins) were both diagnosed with autism, one … [Read more...] about Surgical Abortion at 7 Weeks

Anonymous Submission I just returned from the doctor after undergoing a surgical abortion. I opted to not have sedation and I am really pleased with my choice. I found out I was pregnant very early and when I decided to terminate the pregnancy I went to a private clinic. I was certain of my … [Read more...] about No Sedation Surgical Abortion

Anonymous Submission I wanted to share my experience with everyone of my abortion at 9 1/2 weeks, mostly because it was as positive an experience as something like this could be. I had decided to do a medical (pill) abortion at first, but then changed my mind. I am very glad I did. At first it … [Read more...] about 9 week surgical abortion-positive experience

Submitted by Jenna Onelove It's been one year since I had my abortion. I am about to go through a second one this weekend. I feel an overwhelming urge to speak about my experience as part of my healing process. I am still healing, and will be for a while. Will things be ok, yes. Some people just … [Read more...] about My 14 week ordeal

Anonymous Submission It's been one year since I had my abortion. I was so conflicted when I found out I was pregnant. My (now ex) boyfriend and I were going through really tough times. I had just quit a good paying job because I was unhappy and he was very angry with me about it. Then I find … [Read more...] about One Year Ago

Anonymous Submission I had a surgical abortion at 9 weeks two days gestation. The process was very straightforward and simple. I called Planned Parenthood on a Wednesday and they had my "first appointment" scheduled the following Tuesday. When I showed up for the first appointment the wait was 45 … [Read more...] about D&C Abortion at 9 Weeks

Submitted by H.H. I'm an only child. I'm pretty sure my mom didn't want me. Even through this hard truth, she still remains the love of my life. She described my conception as a 'planned accident'. My dad wanted a litter and my mom wanted none. When she was 32, I think my parents felt the … [Read more...] about My Abortion Gave me Reason to Live

Anonymous Submission I am 19-years old and I had my second abortion last month. The first was about 6 months prior, with the same guy. The first time I got pregnant, I had seen it coming. My boyfriend and I were lazily using the FAM method of prevention and actually ended up having unprotected … [Read more...] about Numbness

Submitted by Sarah Jarvis Hey ladies, I'm Sarah and out of all the stories I have read about abortion not many are like mine. So I hope if there is another girl out there that is going through the same situation, that my story is able to help them through this. I am 20 years old living in Ohio … [Read more...] about Third Time Is A Charm… Right?

Submitted by Sarah Jane Well, here it is. My theoretical due date is right around the corner....and I am not doing well with it. I realize it's unhealthy to count, to think about my alternative life like this. But every time I see a protruding pregnant belly, I feel like someone has kicked me in … [Read more...] about My Due Date

Anonymous Submission I've been with my boyfriend for 5 years, and honestly we had never really used birth control. We've tried condoms and the patch, but mostly we relied on withdrawal. Something was bound to happen eventually, and I ended up pregnant at 22. I kept switching back between … [Read more...] about Surgical abortion at 9 weeks, 2 days

Submitted by Teara Marie Three years ago, I was 21, still in college and in a steady, stable and committed relationship. We used condoms and I was also on the pill. The condom broke and I went to the local family owned pharmacy in the small rural town where I went to school and got Plan B. The … [Read more...] about Finally Admitting and Accepting my Abortion

Anonymous Submission Pregnant Virgin (by Dictionary.com's Definition) Who Got an Abortion I just wanted to share my story. Long story short, I got pregnant without sexual intercourse then got a medical abortion. For as long as I can remember, I have had difficulty getting anything into … [Read more...] about Pregnant Virgin Who Got an Abortion