This story is published at Shout Your Abortion.

I’m 19. I had my first abortion at 17, second at 18 and I’m about to have my third abortion.

All three times I have been failed by my contraception. I will not apologize.

I want to be the best mother I can, and right now, I can’t.

I can’t apologize for putting myself first.

You don’t need to either.

Abortion is a medical, not moral issue.

Follow your gut. Stand strong.