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One mistake

May 17, 2012

by Marie (Nevada) I got pregnant in high school at 16, by a boyfriend I was with for about 4 years in total (11 months at the time). I remember feeling so numb when I found out, it was as if everything around me stopped. It was all I could think about, and all I [...]

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Having a baby in an abusive relationship would have been a terrible mistake

April 23, 2012

By Kim (Quebec) In 2006, I found out I was pregnant. I was in an abusive relationship and I knew that having a baby with this guy would have been a terrible mistake. Having an abortion, was the absolute right decision for me.  I was starting my career, in a crappy relationship and at 25, [...]

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I felt ashamed

April 16, 2012

by Lee (Denver) I got pregnant my Senior year of college in the midst of senior finals because I started my pill pack two days late.  I really didn’t think it was a problem to start the pack late… but knew I was pregnant before my period was even late.  I felt numb.  Even when [...]

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You can be strong enough to do it on your own

April 11, 2012

by Lily (UK) I want to share my story for other girls reading this that are or feel that they are all alone. I’m 18 and I’ve just had an abortion today. Becoming pregnant to my best friend during our first year at university was never the plan, although I can’t say it was a [...]

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Abortion paved the way

April 6, 2012

by Joceyln (Maryland) I was a 20-year old junior in college when I had my abortion.  The condom broke.  Let me repeat that.  The condom broke.  I had stopped the pill about 6 months prior because I was convinced it was making me depressed and fat. Anyway, I took so many negative pregnancy tests that [...]

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