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After-Abortion Stories

Exhale Pro-Voice holds space for abortion story-sharing - both reading others’ stories and writing your own. Should you chose to add your voice to Exhale Pro-Voice After-Abortion Stories, you remain the writer and owner of your story.

 

Abortion story-sharing can help us to:

-Feel less alone in a shared and stigmatized experience,

-Cultivate empathy and growth, as no two stories are alike,

-And deepen our connections with ourselves and with each other.

 

Abortion story-sharing can help us feel empowered as we take charge of our own narrative. And, abortion story-sharing can be emotional and painful - for both readers and writers. Whether you share your story publicly, anonymously, privately, or only with yourself, you deserve dignity and respect. Your story is powerful - and we are rooting for you every step of the way!

 

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September 22, 2021 By Exhale 1 Comment

To my Friend in Texas

Submitted by: Jane Doe To My Friend in Texas: It’s the first hour of the dayas I lay awake;thinking of how you must be feelingof Senate Bill 8. As news hit the headlinesand everyone takes their stances,I can’t help but think of you,as you fight the masses. As you’ve passed the six-week … [Read more...] about To my Friend in Texas

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September 14, 2021 By Exhale 1 Comment

It’s OK to be Unsure

Submitted by: Phoenix I was unsure of my choice at first, but I knew getting an abortion was the best choice for me. I can't financially support myself right now and I'm not mentally or physical prepared for a child. I'm still young and not where I want to be. It would be selfish to bring a … [Read more...] about It’s OK to be Unsure

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September 7, 2021 By Exhale 1 Comment

Mother of 2 and I Just Had an Abortion

Submitted by: Korey I was texting with Cecelia with Exhale today about what I did, and I told her I would write my story on here, or at last add my voice. I am married, a mother to two daughters ages 7 and 4, and crazily enough I aborted what should have been my third child just … [Read more...] about Mother of 2 and I Just Had an Abortion

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September 5, 2021 By Exhale 1 Comment

Feeling Regret

Submitted by: Anonymous I just had my abortion today and I am already feeling like I made a huge mistake. My marriage is on the rocks and I was fearful it would either end it for good or I would end up a single parent. It’s very selfish of me because I could financially be a single parent, but I … [Read more...] about Feeling Regret

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September 1, 2021 By Exhale Leave a Comment

Surgical Abortion

Submitted by: Twana I had an surgical abortion august 31, 2021 and the procedure was fast and not as bad as people think it is. I rate the pain a 5. It was so quick, I couldn't really feel anything and I did it without sedation. I didn't need it for a 5 minute surgery. I felt fine after I had … [Read more...] about Surgical Abortion

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August 17, 2021 By Exhale 1 Comment

Mixed Emotions

Submitted by: Lauren I found out I was pregnant at only 4 weeks, and knew at that moment that I didn’t want to keep it. I have 2 kids of my own (the smallest 1 years old), and a step daughter. My relationship has been toxic and abusive, and I knew there was not enough of me to take care of … [Read more...] about Mixed Emotions

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August 16, 2021 By Exhale Leave a Comment

32 Years Ago Today

Submitted by: Maria 32 years ago today I had an abortion because my boyfriend at the time did not want the pregnancy -- or me -- whilst I was pregnant. I am ashamed to say that I was coerced into it and eventually chose it because of the alternative, which was threatened destitution. At that … [Read more...] about 32 Years Ago Today

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August 3, 2021 By Exhale Leave a Comment

Me escogi a mi

Presentado por: Manuela [English translation below] Hace 5 meses mi vida cambio, tome la decision mas importante de mi vida. Decidi un aborto de un embarazo no deseado. tengo una relación un poco confusa desde hace mucho tiempo, que no he podido dejar del todo por amor tóxico o miedo a la … [Read more...] about Me escogi a mi

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July 17, 2021 By Exhale 3 Comments

I had an abortion and my EX told everybody about it

Submitted by: Jessica I was 22 years old when my boyfriend and I became pregnant. We always used condoms every single time. He wanted me to get on actual birth control, but as crazy as it sounds, I wanted to save unprotected sex for my future husband. It was something that I felt was the right … [Read more...] about I had an abortion and my EX told everybody about it

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July 5, 2021 By Exhale 1 Comment

Two Years Ago Today

Submitted by: Jen 5th July 2019 at the age of 38, I ended an unplanned pregnancy. It was a decision I'd thought I'd never make, but I was so scared of either option -- to give birth or to have a termination -- and I just needed it to go away. My boyfriend at the time was unhelpful, giving me all … [Read more...] about Two Years Ago Today

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June 28, 2021 By Exhale 1 Comment

I’ve Had Two Abortions and My Daughter Just Had One

Submitted by: Jennifer It's my turn to share my story of grief and regret. They say that abortion is easy and that there's nothing to it, but my story says otherwise. I had my first abortion when I was 17. I told my parents that I was pregnant and the long story short is that my dad told me to … [Read more...] about I’ve Had Two Abortions and My Daughter Just Had One

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June 24, 2021 By Exhale 1 Comment

Hyperemesis Gravidarum Forced my Hand

Submitted by: Anonymous It's been a week and a day since I had my abortion. It was a hard choice for me to make, one that I didn't really want to make at all. You see, I wanted my baby. I tried for half a year to get pregnant. I was fearful that I wasn't able to, but I finally got my positive … [Read more...] about Hyperemesis Gravidarum Forced my Hand

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June 10, 2021 By Exhale Leave a Comment

Abortions and Spirituality

Submitted by: Faye Hello dear friends, I had my abortion in April 2020. I was 7 weeks. I had been with my boyfriend a little of a year at this point, and although we had talked about having children in the future, this was not the right time. I felt that in my bones. I was probably five … [Read more...] about Abortions and Spirituality

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June 10, 2021 By Exhale Leave a Comment

No Regrets… Almost

Submitted by: Kathleen in Oklahoma It's been many years since my abortion. Although I think of it from time to time with sadness, I still believe I made the right decision to end a pregnancy that resulted from a casual sexual encounter -- I was young and it was the 1970s. It was a horrible … [Read more...] about No Regrets… Almost

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June 4, 2021 By Exhale Leave a Comment

Logic vs. Desire

Submitted by: Kristen My boyfriend and I have been together 10 months. Well, sort of. He travels out of town for work and we see each other 2-3 weekends a month. I got my copper IUD out because it was causing terrible pain and periods, and went on the pill. As it turns out, the pill makes me a … [Read more...] about Logic vs. Desire

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May 25, 2021 By Exhale Leave a Comment

Mi historia

Presentado por: Samantha [English translation below] Un 15 de Abril, estando en el baño del trabajo, descubrí que estaba embarazada. Tenía un atraso de una semana, pero por el estrés, y una medicación que estaba tomando (con la cual noté cambios en mi período), no le di importancia. En el … [Read more...] about Mi historia

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May 17, 2021 By Exhale 1 Comment

1 Year of Regret

Submitted by: Kara I posted on May 22, 2020 about my 16 week abortion for Trisomy18 diagnosis. This is my update. It's not a positive or easy one if you're having abortion trauma and seeking reassurance. Skip it if you don't want to read about regrets. My daughter had Trisomy18 and I aborted … [Read more...] about 1 Year of Regret

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April 20, 2021 By Exhale Leave a Comment

One Year Later

Submitted by: Tori Hello friends! I am writing this message a year after getting an abortion. Although I came across this website shortly after my abortion as it was sent to me by my therapist, I did not see anything that spoke to my situation necessarily. While I admire all of the messages … [Read more...] about One Year Later

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April 19, 2021 By Exhale 1 Comment

My Story

Submitted by: Ashley I had my abortion back in September 2020. I was and still am with my boyfriend, both 19 at the time. When I first found out, all I could do was cry. I’ve always loved and wanted kids at a young age, but I got so scared in that moment. I didn’t know what to do, and even … [Read more...] about My Story

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April 15, 2021 By Exhale 1 Comment

To My Son

Submitted by: Cait Just after Christmas last year I took a pregnancy test and found out I was pregnant. I have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and don’t have a period, but was feeling a little off. I did not feel any real symptoms or sickness that I’d felt when I’d had my son 4 years earlier. My … [Read more...] about To My Son

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March 31, 2021 By Exhale 2 Comments

Still Healing

Submitted by: Erin I had an abortion back in September, and my due date is quickly approaching. It was really rough as I was also dealing with a break up from a mentally and physically abusive boyfriend who was the father. I wanted so badly to keep my baby, but I knew it would not have been in … [Read more...] about Still Healing

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