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"I met a man shortly after turning 21 and we ended up having sex. Seven to eight weeks later, my period came late. My pregnancy test was positive and my heart dropped. I didn't have the financial, mental, and physical resources to support a child. I was also at the beginning of my alcohol abuse and knew it was not the right environment to care for a child.
To confirm that I was pregnant, the clinic performed an ultrasound. The tech then asked me if I would like to keep the photos. I refused. I was able to distance myself from the fact that I didn't know anything. Because I was young enough, I was allowed to take abortion pills. I was given a prescription for pain pills and sent out of the building through the pro-life protestors calling my a monster. The next day, I took the pill and was forced to use the huge dipper pads for about a day. Although the whole experience was difficult, I cannot imagine not having it or having the option to.
emilyp48
