My husband and I had been married for only a month when I found out I was pregnant. Since we were having financial troubles, I missed one month of birth control pills right after we got married. Because I had been on birth control for the past 3 years, I didn’t think I could get pregnant by just missing one month. Boy, was I sure wrong! I started getting sick, and then went into a clinic to get a free pregnancy test. It came back “inconclusive”. I was so anxious for the entire next week. The unknown completely bothered me all week. Finally, I got the results of the second test. It was positive! My husband and I did not have the money to raise a child. Moreover, we had a few issues on our own to work out first. My husband is an alcoholic, and right as found out I was pregnant, he had decided to make the next step with his disease – to go to treatment for alcoholics and seek some help. I had wanted to get our relationship under control before bringing a child into this world. My parents fully supported the abortion, and my mom went with me to the clinic. I definitely feel that the whole experience brought my mom and I closer together. The procedure itself was uncomfortable, but not unbearable. And from what I can imagine, it wasn’t NEARLY as painful as giving birth would be. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, and was there to answer each and every question I had. Keep abortion safe, keep abortion legal! I feel so relieved that I got an abortion and can continue with my life, and have children when I’m ready!
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