After-Abortion Stories

Fear

Submitted by: Liz B I had my second abortion ten days ago. It was really hard. More than the first time I did it. The first time I did protect myself, but it didn't work. When I was six weeks along, I had the procedure. I cried but recovered fast. This time the baby...

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A Mother’s Choice

Submitted by: Ashley I feel obligated to preface this story but stating that I am a loving mother with a happy little boy who brings me so much joy. I found out I was pregnant unexpectedly in May, and my husband and I were both floored. We had unofficially decided...

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The right choice hurts so much

Submitted by: Alli I keep reminding myself, like all the counselors do, that we did the best thing for you, that if we had to go back in time we'd still make the same choice. That our one-bedroom loft apartment in San Francisco, a dad who lost his job in the middle of...

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Getting things off my chest

Submitted by: Anonymous I’m 18 and had my abortion experience on June 14, 2019. I can’t seem to get over it. I can barely find the right words to express myself, but I will try my best. No one knows about this other than my boyfriend and his parents. I don’t know how...

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I regret my abortion

Submitted by: Lo I’m 28 and I had an abortion 3 months ago. I wish I could go back in time and change my mind. I’m in a loving relationship with a wonderful partner. The pregnancy was a surprised and I was scared. Our wedding is in a year and I didn’t plan on having a...

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Here We Go Again

Submitted by: S So I’m back. you may have read my story about me saying I had an abortion the next day. Just to reiterate, I’m 26 years old and have a one year old daughter. I previously had cancer and clotting problems when I was sick and pregnant. I found myself...

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A planned pregnancy, an unexpected abortion

Submitted by: L V I waited over 38 years before trying to get pregnant and I have not read a story like mine. I was told a few years ago by a doctor that I was going to have early menopause, like my mom. My hormone levels were more typical of a woman who was 45, not...

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Everything Looks Good on Paper

Submitted by: Anonymous I just experienced my first abortion yesterday and i’m a complete emotional wreck. The title of my story is “Everything Looks Good on Paper” because I’m in a successful career as an RN, and I’ve been in a stable loving relationship with the...

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