All in Two Abortions

" I realized how depressing the idea of keeping the baby was. This is not the life I imagined."

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Two Abortions, Location Not Given

“I had an idea of being a family with my boyfriend, moving into a low income apartment with him in our hometown and raising our baby together with our families’ help, living on government assistance and his job, me as a stay at home mom. The thought wasn’t all bad at first, but after a week of thinking this was my future I was just . . . depressed.” Read more.

"We have decided that now is not the right time to expand our family."

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Two Abortions, U.S.

“So in summary, I was in lockdown, not talking to anyone, and burying myself in my thoughts. I felt super super alone and this went on for a VERY long time. Fortunately, I broke down in front of my partner and he helped me stabilize my emotions. After that weekend, I essentially started on a journey of self love and self care. I’m very grateful and fortunate that my experience led me down that path.” Read more.

"I am very grateful that I can make this choice so I can have a healthy, happy pregnancy and child when I am ready."

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Two Abortions, Location Not Given

We are working through a lot of things, and something I’ve made clear to him is I’m nowhere near ready to have his child after what happened. I may never be and we may not be able to fix what he’s broke. We made a mistake last month, and I took PlanB the following day. Yet here I am, five weeks pregnant. Read more.

"We were both on the same page and agreed it wouldn’t be fair to us or the child to have it."

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Two Abortions, Massachusetts

“I am still with the same boyfriend and thank goodness I have him by my side to support my decision again. It’s our bodies babe, if we don’t want a child, we deserve and have the right to make that choice. And even though we make this educated choice, we are still allowed to grieve and mourn and navigate all the confusing emotions.” Read more.

"As the weeks went on, the initial excitement wore off and turned to depression, dread and terror."

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Two Abortions, Canada

“This will be my second abortion. My first one was a very tough decision and I felt shame for years after. That’s why I didn’t think it was an option this time. But it is. I’m so so grateful for this compassionate group and my access to abortion. It changed my outlook on my decision and cleared my conscious. I don’t feel alone anymore or that I have to justify my choice. Tears of joy. Thank you to everyone who has shared their story- they’ve all helped me so so much!” Read more.

"If I could go back, I would tell my 19-year-old self that it’s okay, and that I was not doing anything shameful or wrong."

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Two Abortions, U.S.

“When our child was around two years old, I got pregnant for the third time. We simply knew we did not want any more children, and it was quite honestly an easy decision for me to choose a medical abortion. I still didn’t have a lot of emotional support, but I was fortunately in a safe living situation this time around, and had learned a lot more about sexual health through social media.” Read more.

"I spent my childhood looking after my younger siblings and saw my mom struggle as a single parent on a low income my whole life. I vowed to never be like that."

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Two Abortions, Multiple Abortions, Locations not given

“I accidentally got pregnant and had an abortion during the pandemic. It was pretty traumatic but I was instantly relieved. Since then I’ve gone on to get my bachelors and masters degree. When I think of my future, I envision freedom, adventure and peace of mind. Two years later, here I am again with another unwanted pregnancy.” This story includes supportive comments from others who’ve had more than one abortion. Read more.

"I had gotten my failed IUD replaced. I felt safe. I wasn’t safe from unwanted pregnancy."

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Two Abortions, Location Not Given

“I never thought teenage pregnancy could happen to me until it did. The first time, I was 17. I was in high school, using an IUD for birth control, and with a boy who spent his time smoking weed and playing video games. I didn’t want him to be my baby’s father. I was already undergoing depression, constantly skipping school, with the wrong crowd, and I knew this was the time to prioritize myself.” Read more.

"He was an alcoholic. I didn’t want to be a mother under these circumstances."

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Two Abortions, Location Not Given

“The abortion at 39 was harder. I felt I “knew” most women my age would be thrilled to be pregnant. I felt it would be my last chance to be pregnant. I was with an economically unstable man. We had just moved in together. He said he was recovered but didn’t go to AA or anything. I was already depressed and feared postpartum depression. I did not want the baby.” Read more.

"I was married, the mother of two girls, and found myself with another unplanned pregnancy."

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Two Abortions, California, Texas

“We had a very emotional conversation that day, and my mom had the ultimate courage on telling me about her two abortions. My mom was 17 when she had her first abortion, she had me when she was 21, and she had her second abortion at 26. This was something I never knew about, and it was something she never talked about, but that conversation helped me in making my choice.” Read more.

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