Lady A
's Story: This person said they are from Nigeria I am from the family of a militant christian who will never want his children to meaa around.
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| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
No |
| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
dis-owned by family, dis-owned by community at large |
| Penalties in
my country if I choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
deportation, banishment |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
$20 |
| Age |
20-24 |
| Ethnic Group |
African from Africa |
| Reason for
becoming pregnant |
I was gang raped by more than one person, I did not use birth control |
| Birth control
used (if any) |
I did not use birth control |
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Lady
B's Story: I was arm twisted into having sex with my lecturer. He has been on my case since my 3rd year in the university. Now I\'m in my final semester and he has threatened to fail me and consequently I\'ll have an extra in college. I finally agreed. and now I\'m pregnant.
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| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
No |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
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| 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 |
$150 |
| Age |
20 - 24 |
| Ethnic Group |
African from Africa |
| 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) |
Withdrawal Method: to pull out "in time"! |
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Lady
C's Story: I have to children and wish to get rid of this one because its not my husbands please help
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| Is
abortion legal in your country or state? |
Yes |
| Penalties in
my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
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| Family reaction
if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
my husband disown me, dis-owned by family |
| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
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| Age |
20 - 24 |
| Ethnic Group |
African from Africa |
| 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, |
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Lady
D's Story: I am 21 years of age was a virgin till 21 and i met this guy i loved so much and gave in after we have dated fo about 1 year .we intend getting marrieed after school and he loves me very much .his mother is dead and he is the first child .i llter found out that i missed my period and guessed i was pregnant.i told him and he is really confused and we dont know what to do.Considering the type of home i came from,my parents will be heart brokenbecause they count so much on me.my educational career wiill be overand my schalarship will be terminated.the thougt of all this is making me consider a sucide .and letting the baby come will be wicked because it will anly bring pains so idecided on an abortion i will be so grateful if you can help me out before i do someting to my seif .i connsidered using alcohol to remove it but i decided to check the internet for an alternative and i found you.
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abortion legal in your country or state? |
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my country if i choose to end my pregnancy prematurely |
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if they knew I wanted to end my pregnancy |
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| Approximate
cost of an abortion in my country |
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You
are not alone . . . 