May 8 May 8 "I couldn't stand the thought of having another child with another loser." Sharing Truth Five Abortions, Location Not Given “I have a 4 year old with someone who abused me and isn’t active in my child’s life and had a miscarriage after having my first baby with the same guy. Now I’m with someone whom I love very much.. Has anyone else here had multiple abortions like me??” — One of several replies: “Yes, I've had 3 abortions. It's common to have more than 1 . I mean think about it. Women can get pregnant til they're like 50.” Read more.
Nov 7 Nov 7 "My abortions saved me." Sharing Truth Two Abortions, Texas, U.S. “He routinely told me he wanted to get me pregnant and that he couldn’t wait until we could have a baby. And one day it happened, my period was late and I took a pregnancy test and it confirmed my fears. I was pregnant. I told my boyfriend at the time and he blew up at me. Incredibly angry and volatile, telling me he couldn’t have a baby right now.” Read more.
Nov 21 Nov 21 "I thought I would end up being one more mother pretending to be happy." ~ "Pensé que terminaría siendo una madre más fingiendo ser feliz". Sharing Truth Two Abortions, Mexico, In Spanish & English, Later Abortions “I tried to get used to the idea of having it, and in a moment of madness I told everyone. I called it good news. That same night I regretted saying it because I really didn't want it and neither did their support make me change my mind.” Read more.“Traté de acostumbrarme a la idea de tenerlo, y en un momento de locura se lo conté a todos. Lo llamé buenas noticias. Esa misma noche lamenté haberlo dicho porque realmente no lo quería y tampoco su apoyo me hizo cambiar de opinión ”. Lee mas.
May 29 May 29 "Till this day I still have a hard time forgiving myself, but I know it was for the best." Sharing Truth Three Abortions, Later Abortion, California “I got pregnant at 19 and had my daughter the same month I turned 20. Her dad and I were really toxic. He’s a recovering alcoholic. Three months after I had my daughter, I found out I was pregnant again. I was terrified, and fought with myself about keeping it.” Read more.
Mar 8 Mar 8 "I know that these experiences will make me stronger and more prepared for when I have a child at the time I choose. " Sharing Truth Two Abortions, Mexico “In the entire country there are only two states where you can get an abortion, and I did not live in either state. Our only option to get an abortion was to fly to another state and do the procedure there. I felt sad for the women in this country who aren't able to go to another state like I was and are forced to have a baby due to circumstance.” Read more.
Dec 8 Dec 8 "I have no support to raise this kid." Sharing Truth Two Abortions, Pennsylvania, U.S., Later Abortions “I had an abortion about 6 or 7 years ago . I had my first child in 2011. I'm currently pregnant, and due to financial physical and mental issues, I've decided to get an abortion next week.” Read more.
