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Women's Stories |
Lady
A's Story: im going to be 17..when me
and my boyfriend have sex we always use a condom for every sex
act..i dont know how i managed to get pregnant..i guess the condom
tore..well me and my boyfriend know we are not ready to have a
child at the moment..so if u could please help |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
No |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
|
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
school expulsion, dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
|
| Age |
17 - 19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared
for, I used birth control but it did not work |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
|
|
Lady
B's Story: I'm 16 years old and I was
led into a room with a guy who lives in my
neighborhood who is 19. I would not normally have sex with him
but someone at the party I was at had put a roofie in my vitamin
water ( i
wasn't drinking because i had commitments the next day). I've
been told that a condom was used and that we were in the room
for 2 hours. No one tried to stop it and my best friend has said
that she watched us go into the room. |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
|
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
beating from father or other family member, dis-owned
by family, death by the hands of a family member |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$$200-$500 |
| Age |
Under 16 years old |
| Ethnic Group |
Caucasian (White) |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was duped, drugged, or conned into having sex
with someone who I would not normally have had sex with |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men |
|
Lady
C's Story: I already have 2 children whose
father abandoned us and stole all our
money and furniture, we were homeless for months until a kind
elderly woman took us in and i know babysit for the neighborhood,
the man who took advantage of me fled to the states and is no
where to be found, i
would really appreciate getting this information on the natural
miscarriage for free, i cannot afford it. |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
|
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$650.00 |
| Age |
25 - 29 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was date raped by someone I know |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
|
Lady
D's Story: my name is denise, i'm 17,
i have alot of dreams, and i also want a
nice future, i love my boyfriend, but we know we cannot affort
having a baby...i think i'm about 2 weeks pregnant, and i want
to have a
miscarriage before it develops into a human being... |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
|
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
beating from father or other family member |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$350 |
| Age |
17 - 19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared
for |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men |
|
Lady
E's Story: I study far away from my house
and everytime I have to go home I take the bus (but I have to
walk between lonley streets) And I was walking
once and three guys took me and had sex with me they din\'t hurt
me but i got pregnated after that and i don´t want to tell
this to my parents because I feel so ashamed with this (in my
country this is took as sin) especcially because this wasn´t
my fould, i didn´t want it, and I´think I´m
too young to have a child but anyway
I don´t
have money to make an abort i´m so lonely and I want this
to stop but I don´t want to hurt my body with an illegal
doctor. |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
No |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
imprisonment |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
school expulsion, beating from father or other family member,
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$500 |
| Age |
Under 16 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was gang raped by more than one person |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
|
Lady
F's Story: I have stuggled all my life
to become an educated person in society. Going to school here
in Mexico City is not cheap. It is even harder for me because
my family is from a very poor town in the state of Guerrero. My
father and I work night and day to be able to pay for my studies.
I was raped on my way home from school and the Mexican authorities
do not really help. I do not know how to tell my father about
this and I am very scared.
I think
I am pregnant because my mentrual cycle is late. Abortion is legal
here in Mexico City but it cost a lot of money that I do not have.
My family is Catholic and they would never approve if I got a
medical abortion. I would be very grateful if you could send me
the article at no cost. I am a poor Mexican that is in need of
your help since I am not able to even afford it. I have faith
in this method. Thank
You |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
No |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
|
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
beating from father or other family member, dis-owned by family,
|
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$600 |
| Age |
20-24 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was raped by a stranger |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
|
Lady
G's Story: please i have 4 children already
i cannot aford to pay to get the abortion my husband mite leave
me if i get an abortion its not his child he
is in jail he will know its not his please help me if u can
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
none |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
husband leaves, dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$600 |
| Age |
25-29 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was intoxicated (drunk, stoned, high) on alcohol or drugs due
to my own actions. And I had sex without being fully aware of the
situation. |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men |
|
Lady
H's Story: I don\'t want my husband to
know I\'m doing this, he would definetly disagree. I already have
three kids and I went thru hell with my marriage when iw as pregnant
with my last baby, I don\'t want that to happen again. pleas help
me. |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
none |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
husband leaves, dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$ |
| Age |
30-34 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for, I used birth control
but it did not work |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
Birth Control Pill |
|
|
Lady
I's Story: Please hurry up. |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
no |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
imprisonment |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
|
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$ 800 |
| Age |
25-29 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
|
Lady
J's Story: I am 17 years old want to finish
school without a job my boyfriend is younger we have a lot of
problems he has beaten me.
If
i tell my family i am pregnat they will beat me to death they
will kick me out of the house i have no one\'s support i\'m alone
to young like i said with no job and no support so please help
me. |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
genital mutilation |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
beating from father or other family member, dis-owned by family,
genital mutilation |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$ 500 |
| Age |
17-19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for, I did not use birth
control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
|
Lady
K's Story: I have now two babies one is
almost 2 y/o and other is 5 m/o It is not possible to have another
baby at this moment
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
No |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
|
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
|
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$ 2000 |
| Age |
25-29 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I just did not think I would get pregnant. |
|
Lady
L's Story:i am not sure i am pregnent
but if i am i dont want it. im in school and want to be a doctor.
i have
great plans for my life but a pregnancy would mess evrything up!! |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
school expulsion |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$$6000.00 |
| Age |
Under 16 years old |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control, We used a condom for men, |
|
Lady
M's Story:i jus ned sam halp to get rid
of this. i cant liv wit this pleas halp me.
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
|
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
beating from husband |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$ |
| Age |
30-34 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was raped by a stranger, I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
|
Lady
N's Story:GRACiAS NECESiTO TU AyUDA PORFAVOR
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
none |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
school expulsion, beating from father or other family member,
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$200 |
| Age |
Under 16 years old |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was duped, drugged, or conned into having sex with someone who
I would not normally have had sex with |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I just did not think I would get pregnant. |
|
Lady
O's Story: I\'m a mother
of 2 6yrs and 2yrs I work full time and take care of my 9yr step
son. have a very demanding husband that doesnt help out with the
kids homework,bath time, bedtime, they tag with me everywhere
i go. we are having alot of problems we have seperated a few time
for a couple of weeks and have been trying to work things out.
right now i cant have another kid i was told to get off nuva
ring to help with my depression but a month later i ended up pregnant
it was helping my mood swings.
I can\'t take care of another baby right now that would mean
taking time off work. I can\'t afford that plus i cant afford
daycare.
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
none |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
husband leaves |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$500 |
| Age |
20-24 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for, I used birth control
but it did not work |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men, Withdrawal Method: to pull out "in
time"! |
|
Lady
P's Story:
In my country, abortions can be accepted only if you can prove
that you were raped, but the case takes lots of paperwork and
a long time and by the time something is decided, the baby is
already born. High class girls can tell their families because
they dont\' care and they will take them to the US for an abortion
without a problem, but for the rest there are many political and
bureocratic obstacles.
Social and religious is a whole different world, you are expelled
from the catholic church, and in your circle you are seen as a
low prostitute.
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
No |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
imprisonment |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
school expulsion, beating from father or other family member,
dis-owned by family, social shame, lost reputation, expulsion from
church, and jail. |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$ |
| Age |
17-19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Other... |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for, I used birth control
but it did not work, |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men, Rhythm Method |
|
Lady
Q's Story: I Was in my collage
and when I went out of the library I felt some one behind me,
a man took me by force and took me to a nearby beach. I screamed
as much as I could but not many could hear me. When i woke up
the man was gone and I was naked my clothes in the water.
I went home and my parents where mad with me they say I did want
it, they do not belive I was raped but if I have this child they
wi;ll through me out into the streets and I really have no money,
I will not be able to finish school and I will not be able to
find a way to go to America. Ireally need to let go of this child.
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
School expulsion |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
school expulsion, beating from father or other family member,
dis-owned by family, |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$400 |
| Age |
17-19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was raped by a stranger, I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
|
Lady
R's Story:
There are several reasons I must end this pregnancy. I am 27
& am a mother already of four kids. Their father is an alcoholic
& drug addict. We are divorced. I work full time & barely
scrape by as it is. This was an accident with someone younger
than myself & would not be able to help me. I don\'t want
to make my kids life any harder than it is already. Another mouth
at this point would be a disaster for their life & mine. |
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
None |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
|
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$1500 |
| Age |
25-29 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
|
Lady
S's Story: i am 20 and i was recently
raped...i have not told any one just scared there gonna look at
me different i also have a 2yr old boy and i also
recently lost my job..i have no money and i canot have another
baby by relioge causes i canot have an obortion...i am not ready
4 another baby..pls help me
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
No |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
|
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by
family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$300-$400 |
| Age |
20-24 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was date raped by someone I know, I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
|
Lady
T's Story:i am 21 years old and my boyfriend
and i got carried away on independance day and it was the first
time i did it, the day after i bought the morning after pill and
it did not work, im scared and my \'boyfriend\' is pushing me
away and i dont know what to do. where im from pre marital sex
is of the worst thing todo supposedly
please
help me i havent been able to sleep at night like 4 or 5 hour
mostly im tired i dont know who to tell this to or what to do,
i feel helpless and alone please
please help me!
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
imprisonment |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
school expulsion, beating from father or other family member,
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$ |
| Age |
20-24 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for, I used birth control
but it did not work |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men, Birth Control Pill |
|
Lady
U's Story:
Hola,
tengo 22 años y me acabo de enterar ke estoy embarazada.
Estoy desesperada porque en mi pais el estar embarazada y no estar
casada es un gran pecado. Tengo mucho miedo, y aparte que yo se
que no tengo los recursos para mantener un niño. En mi
pais el aborto esta prohibido haci que las mujeres estamos limitadas
en recursos y no nos dejan otra
alternativa mas que continuar el embarazo.
Les agradeceria mucho si me pueden ayudar, soy de bajos recursos
y esto creo ke me sirviria. Se los
agradesco mucho. Gracias
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
imprisonment |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$ |
| Age |
20-24 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for, I did not use birth
control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control, We used a condom for men |
|
Lady
V's Story:Hello I am only 20 years old
and cant have a baby due to the lack of money and the punishments
my family will take. I beg you to help me
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
|
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
school expulsion, dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$5000 |
| Age |
20-24 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I used birth control but it did not work |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
Birth Control Pill |
|
Lady
W's Story:
I\'m a 28 years old married woman, I have a 4 years old kid,
but we are poor and have many debts so we can\'t afford another
child in our family
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
No |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
Imprisonment |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
husband leaves |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$500 |
| Age |
25-29 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
|
Lady
X's Story:Well actually Im not that shure
Im pregnant, I lost 3 days of my period and I`m concern about
if Im pengnant or not my boyfriend is concerne
too and we decide to star taking some natural metods to prevent
if Im pregnant or not
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
No |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
school expulsion, imprisonment, stoning |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
school expulsion, beating from father or other family membe |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$100 |
| Age |
17-19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for, I used birth control
but it did not work |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men, Rhythm Method |
|
Lady
Y's Story:
i\'m
so scared...
i just need a simple and effective way to get unpregnant..
i\'m not ready to be a mother
i\'m 17
|
| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
imprisonment, |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
school expulsion, beating from father or other family member,
dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$ |
| Age |
17-19 |
| Ethnic Group |
Hispanic / Latino |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I had consensual sex with someone I cared for, I used birth control
but it did not work |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
We used a condom for men |
|
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