Jul 13 Jul 13 "I felt so much relief. I was able to be a normal person again." Sharing Truth Two Abortions, U.K., 15 weeks & 1st Trimester “My partner and I broke up a month or so ago. It was mutual at first but then it got very messy and mean so we stopped talking. Then I found out I am pregnant again. Luckily, I caught it much earlier this time so I can carry it out at home by myself - which will be happening this weekend. I don't regret anything I have done or am doing, but it doesn't make it any easier.” Read more.
Nov 9 Nov 9 "I thank God that we didn't have a baby that forced us to live a life we didn't want." Sharing Truth Two Abortions, 2nd Trimester, 15 and 16 weeks “I went through a second trimester abortion knowing that I would NEVER do that again, but eleven years later and I ended up doing the exact same thing, and yet I don't regret either one of them. I am thankful I had the choice, and I hope all women will always have that same choice.” Read more.
May 4 May 4 "I desperately wanted to be a mother and still do, but I knew that it wasn't the time." Sharing Truth Two Abortions, 2nd Trimester, 20 Weeks, U.S. “I now have an associates degree and started my career. My fiancé has also has an associates degree and started his career and makes enough to support us and more if wanted. We are getting married in September of this year and are going to try to start a family next year. All in all, I wanted to tell my story as it's been weighing on me, but I don't regret the decisions I made.” Read more.
Nov 20 Nov 20 "I aborted twice. The first I realized when I was 20 years old and 4 months pregnant." ~ "Aborté dos veces. La primera me di cuenta cuando tenía 20 años y 4 meses de embarazo". Sharing Truth Two Abortions, Mexico, Later Abortions, 2nd Trimester, 16 Weeks “I did not know because every month everything was normal. My boyfriend insisted that I take a test because he felt that something was wrong. After a long time of insisting, I gave in and did the test and surprise: I was pregnant. I did not hesitate to go and buy pills that same day.” Read more.“No lo sabía porque todos los meses todo era normal. Mi novio insistió en que hiciera una prueba porque sentía que algo andaba mal. Después de mucho tiempo de insistir, cedí e hice la prueba y sorpresa: estaba embarazada. No dudé en ir a comprar pastillas ese mismo día ”. Lee mas.
Mar 8 Mar 8 "A part of me wanted this pregnancy even though I knew abortion was the right choice." Sharing Truth Two Abortions, Later Abortions, 13 Weeks, 2nd Trimester, Mexico “I was farther along than they had thought (13 weeks) so I had to have extra sedation to be relaxed enough for the procedure. The drugs made me fall asleep and I don't remember much. My boyfriend was able to stay in the operating room with me so he held my hand and woke me up when it was over. I was relieved not to be pregnant but also felt regret.” Read more.
Feb 9 Feb 9 "I was feeling awful but I know I have no other choice." Sharing Truth Two Abortions, 2nd Trimester, 13 Weeks, Location Unknown “I had an abortion about 6 or 7 years ago. I had my first child in 2011. I'm currently pregnant. Due to financial, physical and mental issues, I've decided to get an abortion next week.” Read more.
