Mar 29 Mar 29 "I did IVF to become a single mother by choice. Reality struck me during pregnancy." Sharing Truth Two Abortions, Australia “He left a few weeks later and a few weeks after that I found out I was pregnant. At the start I was determined to keep it but I felt in no way ready to be a single mum and made the hard choice at 36 to have an abortion. Fast foward a year, I did IVF to become a single mother by choice. I didn’t want him to be the reason I didn’t have kids and I was still missing the baby I gave up. Read more.
Aug 24 Aug 24 "It was a turning point for me and I got out of the unstable, abusive relationship I was in." Sharing Truth Three Abortions, Australia “My doctor at the time said to me “she feels that this is unethical for her to be helping me again but due to the circumstances and running into bad luck she will do it.” That made me feel a tremendous amount of shame which leads me to today, a third positive pregnancy test right before I start the career of my dreams.” Read more.
Feb 25 Feb 25 "In that moment when I saw that line, I just was so unbelievably horrified." Sharing Truth Two Abortions, Australia, Audio “We were thinking of the complexities for the children and the things they were already navigating. And I thought, I just don’t want to be drawn back into a life of having a baby on my breast, and having to change nappies, and sleepless nights. I am finally in this place where I am rediscovering who I am as a woman and I just can’t get back in that cycle.” Read more and listen to the audio version.
Dec 30 Dec 30 "I realize now that I am not alone, and I’m not a bad person, and I don’t need to let the decisions I made haunt me forever." Sharing Truth Five Abortions, Australia “We were together for 4 years from when I was 16 to 20. He paid for all the procedures and we never told anyone. I have trouble remembering, but the first one with him was when I was I think 16, and the last one was before I turned 19. I am 32 now and I have 3 kids — twins age 6 and a son age 2 with the same dad, who is a different guy from those I had the abortions with. I have been on my own now for three and a half years and have been doing my post grad studies.” Read more.
Sep 15 Sep 15 "A lot of women I've spoken to have also had more than one and this is not uncommon." Sharing Truth Three Abortions, Australia “The clinic I chose was absolutely brilliant in every way and I was so thankful that in Australia we don't have crazy right-to-lifers picketing at those clinics here. In some states a boundary law prevents this anyway. That said, I would not wish an unplanned pregnancy on any woman. But I would hope that should she be faced with that situation, that abortive services are accessible , free and on demand. I hate that this is still a dream but I will keep fighting for a woman's right to choose not matter what her situation.” Read more.
Jun 8 Jun 8 "I hate the feeling of my body being out of my control or taken over by something I don't want." Sharing Truth Four Abortions, Australia “I never want children. I want to get my tubes tied but doctors refuse to do this because they believe I will change my mind when I am older. The first time doctors treated me like I didn't have the ability to make a decision for myself. When I told the second doctor that I didn't feel capable of being a parent she offered me counseling and support services, like I might change my mind. The third doctor made me feel like I needed to justify why I wanted it done. The fourth made me feel bad about myself and like I was a horrible person.” Read more.
Apr 19 Apr 19 "I felt no guilt or shame about either and would do it again if necessary." Sharing Truth Two Abortions, Australia “The abortions were in a clinic and were as positive as any surgery can be. My situation at the time was that I didn’t want children. I don't want to have children for the simple reason that I just don't want to.” Read more.
