This story was submitted to us by a person sharing about having one abortion. We post it because every voice is important in the effort to end the unjustified stigma of abortion healthcare.
I was a senior in college, I couldn’t afford school let alone a baby.
I used birth control and we used condoms.
My partner left the decision up to me and I made that choice for myself, my future family, and my education.
It was the hardest decision of my life, but the providers of Planned Parenthood guided me every step of the way.
The nurse practitioner who administered the medication sat with me for an extra hour and was a mom to the 21 year old who had their entire world turned upside down.
The clinic escorts told me how proud they were of me and that I wasn’t a bad person.
I would never go back and undo my decision and I’m proud of every woman who is put into this situation, regardless of what their decision is.
I haven’t told a single person and this website is allowing me the opportunity to share my story with the world.
Editor’s note: This person, like millions of others, was let down by birth control. Click here to read more about how complicated and difficult it is to prevent pregnancies over a lifetime of fertility and why having more than one abortion is common.