That’s when my best friend suggested getting an abortion, I was scared at first because I didn’t know what it entailed. But said friend made the appointment with me and took me to said appointment to get an abortion at the hospital. The nurses were really nice and I felt comforted. When I got the abortion I felt so much relief and happiness because I knew that the child wouldn’t have to live with a parent that can’t support it being so young.
And I was told if I had the baby it would’ve possibly killed me which made me even more relieved. Abortion saved my life and I will ALWAYS be so thankful that it is an option, I wouldn’t be here without it as an option.
We had 1 incidence of unprotected sex and after much deliberation I decided to take Plan B which ended up not working.
Attending catholic school and having the nuns show us films that were abortion propaganda also reinforced the 'anti-abortion' view.
I had a relatively new relationship I liked and thought a child not wanted by both, would jeopardise a relationship I was happy in, for one as a single parent.
When I spoke to my GP, she was amazing, was completely non-judgemental, and offered a referral and support letter for access to an abortion, if I wanted one.
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