Dec 29 Dec 29 "I cannot be the mother I want to be at this point in my life." Sharing Truth One abortion, 16 Weeks, Canada “This has been the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. I feel guilt, sadness, grief, relief all at once and unconditional love for this baby at the same time. I didn’t think feeling all of these emotions at once was possible until now.” Read more.
May 18 May 18 "It was a very brave example of me choosing long-term freedom over long-term suffering." Sharing Truth One abortion, 2nd Trimester, 16 Weeks “There’s just no way of speaking honestly about this experience without acknowledging — Yes, I believe I ended a life. Yes, I believe that was the most generous and responsible choice that I could make under those circumstances. Yes, I am devastated by what I lost. Yes, I am grateful every day for this life of freedom and agency that I gained.” Read more.
Nov 20 Nov 20 "I aborted twice. The first I realized when I was 20 years old and 4 months pregnant." ~ "Aborté dos veces. La primera me di cuenta cuando tenía 20 años y 4 meses de embarazo". Sharing Truth Two Abortions, Mexico, Later Abortions, 2nd Trimester, 16 Weeks “I did not know because every month everything was normal. My boyfriend insisted that I take a test because he felt that something was wrong. After a long time of insisting, I gave in and did the test and surprise: I was pregnant. I did not hesitate to go and buy pills that same day.” Read more.“No lo sabía porque todos los meses todo era normal. Mi novio insistió en que hiciera una prueba porque sentía que algo andaba mal. Después de mucho tiempo de insistir, cedí e hice la prueba y sorpresa: estaba embarazada. No dudé en ir a comprar pastillas ese mismo día ”. Lee mas.
Sep 5 Sep 5 "He tells me that I’m 16 weeks pregnant and that he won’t perform an abortion: he says it’s against his beliefs. " Sharing Truth Later Abortions, 2nd Trimester, 16 Weeks, New York, U.S. “For my mother and me, this is shocking information. I’m shocked that I’m pregnant to begin with and we’re both shocked that his beliefs have anything to do with whether or not I can obtain an abortion. My mother is a lawyer. She’s enraged. Abortion is legal. My doctor sends me to a clinic on 59th Street between 5th and Madison. The place is well-run and professional and I am treated with dignity and compassion.” Read more.
