Real-Life Stories
Rachele’s Decision
Read this excerpt from a pregnant teenager who had to make the decision whether or not she would have a Medical Abortion at a very difficult time in her life:
“I’m writing today to hopefully inspire one girl, somewhere. I found out I was pregnant a little after i turned 17. I was a run away and heavily addicted to drugs. When I found out I cried for hours and when I told the father of my baby I was pregnant he said "take care of it" as in...get an abortion. I was mortified. That word in my head was not realistic, it sickened me to hear that from someone I cared so much about. I moved back home and stopped all drug use and started researching my options. My mom did not know why I moved back, until a little later she had the motherly feeling that I was pregnant. And her response to me when I finally came out and told her was.....get an abortion...”
To read the rest of Rachele’s story, click here.
A Letter from Gabrielle
Gabrielle was 18 years old and 5 weeks pregnant when she had a medical abortion. She writes:
“ I went to the clinic and was in the waiting room with my boyfriend, my heart was pounding and my mind was debating with my heart, "should I do this?" My name was called and I was taken into a cold room. I sat there for about 30 minutes alone, I began crying and gathered myself up and decided I had to go through with it. The doctor gave me 2 pills that stopped hormones going to the fetus, not allowing them to grow, before she gave them to me she asked me if I was sure I wanted to do this...”
To read how Gabrielle felt during and after her medical abortion, click here.
