Submitted by: Kate Hello, I am 11 weeks pregnant and I’ve struggled with making a decision from the moment I found out at 4 weeks. I’m 27 years old, this is my first pregnancy and I’m married. About a year ago my husband admitted to cheating on me with several different women. I’m broken to my … [Read more...] about Scared of regret
En un día perdí todo
Submitted by: Lisbeth M.F. Hola, soy Ecuatoriana, actualmente tengo 23 años y me atrevo a contar mi historia porque nunca he tenido con quien conversar de aquello y es bueno desahogarse a veces y que mejor en Exhale/pro-voice. Bueno, tenía un enamorado llamado AM, la verdad fue la primera … [Read more...] about En un día perdí todo
Sad but okay
Submitted by: A J In February in my first year of university I got pregnant. I met my boyfriend in the September prior, and we both decided we can’t raise a baby and still carry on with university and achieve our dream careers. On March the 14th I had an abortion. My boyfriend didn’t come. I … [Read more...] about Sad but okay
If you’re scared, read this
Submitted by: Jay Today I had a surgical abortion under twilight sedation at 7w 2d. I have terrible anxiety and scored the internet for days leading up to my procedure trying to find a story that would ease my mind, so I hope this can be that story for someone else. I am 24 and the mother of a … [Read more...] about If you’re scared, read this
Miss
Submitted by: R H Yesterday morning I had a surgical abortion with local anaesthetic, at around 6 1/2 weeks pregnant. I just wanted to share my honest experience for anyone who is worrying about going through the same. My period was a few days late and as I am usually very regular I panicked … [Read more...] about Miss
It’s been 8 years and I think of you
Submitted by: Ada Jane I always wanted kids. I was newly married and we were scared. I was immature. We decided on abortion. We wanted more time alone together. Time to grow together. The night before I put my hand over my womb and I told you that I was sorry. That I loved you and to please come … [Read more...] about It’s been 8 years and I think of you
A Serenity Prayer
Submitted by: Alex This retelling of my story is going to be longer than I want it to be. I will write it anyway. The bottom line is, I was eighteen and alone when I got an abortion. I was partially on my own due to circumstance, but more importantly I sat in the Planned Parenthood alone by my … [Read more...] about A Serenity Prayer
My Biggest Loss
Submitted by: Heartbroken Mama Hyperemesis Gravidarum. My worst nightmare. The cause of so many of my struggles. I spent 18 months of my life puking. 18 months. Let’s let this sink in for a minute. 18 freaking months of my life tortured by nausea and vomiting, fearing for my life and the … [Read more...] about My Biggest Loss
Surgical Abortion with Local Anesthesia
Submitted by: Ciera So I am 23 years old, and I found out I was pregnant by a guy who was not my boyfriend whom I just started having sex with, only one a half months prior. I was in shock when I looked at the stick and the words read pregnant. I found out so early in the pregnancy that the … [Read more...] about Surgical Abortion with Local Anesthesia
Surgical 9wks and 4 days
Submitted by: Tiara Ramen Hi, I am 26 years old, single mother to a 2-year-old, and married to a narcissist. My husband was unemployed, abusive (physical, verbally, and emotionally) and a drug addict. Last month, he got arrested and in put jail for domestic violence. For 2 weeks I was sick … [Read more...] about Surgical 9wks and 4 days
You can do this
Submitted by: Sharon I never thought in a million years I would have an abortion -- especially not on my first pregnancy, before I had children and at the age of 30. But here I am to tell you that it doesn't matter the circumstances if it is the right thing for you at this time. I still plan … [Read more...] about You can do this
Inhale and Exhale
Submitted by: Anonymous I just had a D&E done today. I found out this past Saturday and it hasn’t been a full 6 days and I’m already done. It’s a lot of feelings, and usually I’m very articulate with what I’m going through. Usually helping my friends through whatever they’re going … [Read more...] about Inhale and Exhale
A Positive Abortion Story to Give Others Strength and Hope
Submitted by: F.M. For all the women reading this, I hope this story gives you hope and strength because I promise, the process may be a lot easier than anticipated. Below is my story of truly a very positive experience, so please keep reading. When I found out, I was terrified…. Being someone … [Read more...] about A Positive Abortion Story to Give Others Strength and Hope
Surgical Abortion
Submitted by: Kayla I wrote a post and submitted it a few days ago about how terrible I imagined I would feel after the abortion. Well, I had the surgical abortion yesterday at 7 weeks 2 days. I’m amazed at how normal I feel. I’m just holding on to my breath like... does the guilt settle in … [Read more...] about Surgical Abortion
7 weeks, mother of 2 year old
Submitted by: Kayla This is such a difficult situation that I never predicted I would choose to make. Having one child already makes this decision easier and more difficult simultaneously. I think about the fact that the once growing child in my stomach when I wasn’t ready to parent, is now a … [Read more...] about 7 weeks, mother of 2 year old
6 weeks and 6 days
Submitted By: Yani My period was late, at first, I didn't worry because its happened before because of stress and I thought this was no different, but I decided to take a test just to ease my mind. It only made things worse. All three sticks read positive. I was in shock, I couldn't believe it to … [Read more...] about 6 weeks and 6 days
Miss
Submitted by: Dannie Today I had my procedure done and I don’t know how to feel. I feel sad sometimes, then I feel a little relief. I do want to become a mother, but the timing right now is so off and so wrong. I made the best decision for me. My boyfriend understands and we both decided it … [Read more...] about Miss
Surgical Abortion Experience: Just the Facts
Submitted by: J If you’re reading this and you’re freaking out about the pain (like I was), and the procedure in general, I’m here to tell you: you can do this. Before my abortion, I read everything I could find online about the procedure. I have an extremely low pain tolerance, so I was … [Read more...] about Surgical Abortion Experience: Just the Facts
Catholic government worker story
Submitted by: Ellie Many years ago, I worked for Medicaid as a hospital representative. A good Italian cafeteria Catholic in her early 30's living the good life. I had no feeling about abortion one way or the other. My coworker received requests from physicians to terminate pregnancies for … [Read more...] about Catholic government worker story
Concerned Mother
Submitted By: Anonymous I was 17 when I got pregnant, because I was stupid and didn’t go to Planned Parenthood to get contraceptives. I schedule my abortion appointment, but fortunately miscarried a few days before. I never admitted to my mother I got pregnant, but it did finally ask her to … [Read more...] about Concerned Mother
What I Am Feeling vs. What I Think I Should Be Feeling
Submitted by: Grace I had my abortion in October of this past year. I feel like there is a certain societal pressure to be okay -- to feel relief, to feel empowered. I feel the exact opposite. I know it was the right thing for me to do, but I can't escape the empty feeling inside. I have … [Read more...] about What I Am Feeling vs. What I Think I Should Be Feeling