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My first abortion took place when I was 19 and the second when I was 26. I felt no guilt or shame about either and would do it again if necessary.

I felt relived, confident and sure.

The abortions were in a clinic and were as positive as any surgery can be.

My situation at the time was that I didn’t want children. I don't want to have children for the simple reason that I just don't want to.

While my abortion was legal, it angered me that abortion was still governed by provisions in the Crimes Act in the state in which I lived.

My mother and the friends I told were supportive - as were the two boyfriends concerned. I suspect my father would have had issues had he known.

~Claire