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I had 2 abortions and I am so happy and grateful for them!
I felt comfortable, peaceful, resolved, relieved and confident.
I felt and still feel perfectly fine about my decisions to have abortions, both times. It was the right thing for me. I felt happy and free afterwards.
I had medication abortions. The first time was a piece of cake, no problems at all.
The second time I had a lot of pain and had to have a morphine shot, but apart from that it was fine and went well.
I simply did not want children at that time in my life. I knew that beforehand and I stuck with that decision without faltering or doubting it for a second.
It was legal for me. But had it not been, I would have just been that much more grateful that I got to have one despite that. It doesn't matter if it's legal or not, what matters is that it's safe and that it's what you want.
My boyfriend was totally fine (was the same one both times), best friend was completely understanding (and had one herself later), mom was supportive and helpful.
Nobody I talked to said anything against it as far as I can remember — but I also didn't care at all what other people thought about it. I was sure about my decision and that was all I needed.
~Franye