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May 8
May 8 "I couldn't stand the thought of having another child with another loser."

Five Abortions, Location Not Given

“I have a 4 year old with someone who abused me and isn’t active in my child’s life and had a miscarriage after having my first baby with the same guy. Now I’m with someone whom I love very much.. Has anyone else here had multiple abortions like me??” — One of several replies: “Yes, I've had 3 abortions. It's common to have more than 1 . I mean think about it. Women can get pregnant til they're like 50.” Read more.

Jul 30
Jul 30 "I am interested in hearing from women in their 40s without children who've had abortions and might be worried that because of their age this might be ‘the last shot'. "

Two Abortions, Multiple Abortions, Locations not given

“I had my second abortion at age 42 and did have a moment of pause about it being likely my last chance to have a child. When I considered what I wanted my life to look like, and what I would want a child’s life to look like, they simply didn’t match up. I wasn’t in a place where I was willing to make the life changes needed to raise a child. I think every child born should be an intentional choice. People should be REALLY sure they want to give all that it takes to raise and support a thoughtful, kind human before having a baby.” Read more.

Jan 21
Jan 21 "I just need to know if someone else out there had a similar experience and if I’m not wrong for considering another abortion.”

Three Abortions, Multiple Abortions, Many different locations

This person’s call for help was posted on the Instagram account of Shout Your Abortion. What happened next was a huge flood of supportive comments filled with stories of others who have ended their pregnancies. More than 40 people responded with words of care and support. Read more.

Oct 21
Oct 21 "Growing up in a house with a large dysfunctional family made me realize I didn’t want to pass on my trauma."

Multiple Abortions, Oregon

“My girlfriend got pregnant in her early 20s and I took her to planned parenthood in Portland in the early morning hours for an abortion. This was in the late 1970s. It was dark outside and there was already a group of men harassing us. It stuck out to me that these men had no right to shame us or talk about our choices on any level and I fought back. It felt good then and it still does.” Read more.

Apr 9
Apr 9 "We took it for granted and never realized that our parents had to fight for this right and that in so many countries it's not available safely."

Multiple Abortions, Netherlands, Men's Experiences, Partner Experience

“An abortion means that you let go of possible future. Even when I was very sure about the decision and relieved after the operation, there was also sadness and mourning about it. The sadness about not being able to enjoy this other future, too!” Read. more.

Mar 28
Mar 28 "I will, and do, speak about them to anyone who asks, with ZERO shame as it is NOTHING to feel shameful about."

Multiple Abortions, Michigan, U.S.

“So more than once, a microscopic clump of parasitic cells attached to my uterine wall. I didn’t freak out, I happily and simply had it removed with very little discomfort. The procedure is relatively quick and virtually painless.” Read more.