Stories from Massachusetts- It was very clear to me that I wanted to do this on my own. I didn't want anyone to influence my decision or be involved.
- I didn't ignore morning sickness, because I didn't have any. I didn't ignore missed periods because I didn't miss them. But I got pregnant. Very pregnant.
- I was in hysterics-- what the hell was I going to do? A baby can't raise a BABY!
- I do not feel ashamed. I don't feel like a bad person and I don't feel like a whore.
- The father of the baby was my amazing boyfriend and, like all high school sweethearts, we planned to spend our lives together. I knew, however, what my heart and mind were telling me.
- I was raised Catholic but wasn't from a really religious family. I wanted forgiveness though.
- I am pregnant with a married man’s baby and his wife is seven months pregnant. Oh my god.
- My boyfriend and I talked it over and he left the decision in my hands. He said he would support me either way, which was a great help.
- Was I willing to risk my psychological well-being for this second child?
- I knew I had to get the abortion because I was not sure who was the father.
- As a mother, looking back, I think about these things.
- I was on the pill; he was on HRT, and I was supposed to be infertile (thanks a lot, gyno).