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I want to share my story.

I am currently 26 years old. I had my first surgical abortion when I was 23, in December of 2018. I was in this relationship with someone who was constantly cheating on me and lying.

I was so desperate for his attention and thought if I got pregnant he’d want to be with me forever. Well boy was I wrong.

I told him I was pregnant and he told me never to talk to him again and blocked me from all forms of communication.

My mother, who I have an amazing relationship with, helped me schedule the abortion, brought me there and stayed the whole time.

That abortion i had absolutely no regret. i had just started a new career and knew I didn’t want to raise a baby alone, nor could i afford it yet.

Almost 2 years later in 2020, I have been dating an amazing man. We accidentally got pregnant 4 months into dating.

I was excited at first and then got cold feet and talked to him about wanting an abortion. He supported me and my decision and was so loving to me about it.

I went for my second abortion April of 2020. This past abortion I have so much guilt and regret.

I have come on this website to read other girls stories to know that I’m not the only one that has had more than one abortion, and it gives me hope that I didn’t ruin my chances of getting pregnant in the future.

He and I are now going to try to have a baby, because I know he is who I want to be with for the rest of my life.

So if you’re reading my story, keep me in your thoughts and prayers, and know that you are not alone.

~ H

We thank you for sharing your story. We send endless love, respect and compassion to you. For emotional support, you can call All Options Talk Line in the US. This talk line accepts calls from Canada: 1-888-493-0092. Also, look through the Abortion Resolution Workbook to learn how other people have honored their pregnancy losses in healthy ways and used their reproductive experiences to put love rather than shame into the world. By sharing your story, you are putting love and comfort into this world for others, and we admire you for your generous heart.