After-Abortion Stories

Submitted by: Amanda I had been tracking my cycle obsessively for the past 3 years because I really dislike hormonal birth control. I had even gotten really good at recognizing where I was at based on what my body felt like. Month after month we got lucky, which over the course of a year became … [Read more...] about Is there ever a good time?

Submitted by: Beth I am 28 years old and have had a medical abortion at 22 because I was just not ready. I was genuinely shocked to find out I was pregnant and this far along, as I was still regularly getting my menstrual cycle. But, when I went from a barely B cup to a C cup, I knew something … [Read more...] about 11 wk surgical abortion experience (no sedation)

Submitted by: Ashley Mar I told myself I’d write if I had a positive experience. I found out at 4 weeks. I went back and forth and was promised support of either decision from my boyfriend who is 8 years my senior, but I knew he didn’t want me to have a baby. He was worried about finances and … [Read more...] about Planned Parenthood: In-Clinic Twilight Sedation at 10 Weeks

Submitted by: Anonymous My whole life I knew that I never really wanted to have kids, after watching my mom struggle to raise six of us by herself and putting her life and career on hold. I never planned on getting pregnant and assumed If I ever did, that I’d give it up for adoption or some other … [Read more...] about I should’ve told my mom

Submitted by: Sarah Marie This could have been the worst thing that I have ever been through. I am in a blended family and have one child (5) of my own and 2 stepkids that are teenagers. We accidently got pregnant when I went off birth control. I calculated it to the date but still screwed up. … [Read more...] about Having my first abortion at 40

Submitted by: Jenny My experience started, like many others, one week after my missed period. I was 5 weeks pregnant with my boyfriend of four years. I am 33, employed, a cat mom, but not settled in life where I want to be. After seeking options and education from Planned Parenthood, we mutually … [Read more...] about Failed medication abortion & surgical abortion

Submitted by: Haley Since I started having sex when I was 17, I prepared and told myself that if I got pregnant when I wasn’t emotionally or financially ready to have a baby, I would get an abortion. I was a day late so I took a pregnancy test (I’m never late so I knew) and it was positive. I was … [Read more...] about Relieved

Submitted by: Lyla I found out I was pregnant on October 8th and had the abortion Saturday, December 7th, at 15 weeks pregnant -- 2 months after finding out. I feel so much guilt and shame for waiting so long. I know why they say "with these things it's best to do it right away", but I really … [Read more...] about Two months of back and forth

Submitted by: K. T. I just had my 3rd abortion. I had one in college in 2008, one after I had my first baby in 2010, then just recently. I’m very embarrassed that this is my third time. But, we are all human and I don’t think that I or anyone should beat themselves up for it. As far as my … [Read more...] about 3rd Abortion

Submitted by: LJ I know that nobody ever thinks it is going to happen to them. I'm 31 and certainly never thought it would be me. Yet here I am. Every part of my pregnancy has been linked to an important date. I'm fairly sure I conceived on my birthday, April 3rd, which means that my due date … [Read more...] about Due Date

Submitted by: Invisible Girl My would-be due date is coming up around the corner. It has felt a bit lonely. Most people in my life are not pro-choice. I know I did the best thing for the sperm donor I called my best friend (Richard, whose name I replaced) but sometimes I wonder if I did the best … [Read more...] about Drop in the Ocean

Submitted by: Krys My surgical procedure was today (11/21) and I spent days before my procedure to find others experiences that were similar with what I was going through. I felt like it gave me a good idea of what to expect and decided that I should also share my experience for those who will be … [Read more...] about 17 y/o | surgical | 8w 4d

Submitted by: Violet It’s been 32 weeks since my abortion at 8 weeks, so naturally all I can think about is the baby I could have been having any day now. I feel numb. For many weeks after the abortion I cried a lot, now not so much but that doesn’t mean I’m any less sad. I am just trying to … [Read more...] about 32 Weeks Later…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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