Posts Tagged ‘patient stories’
It’s not the same for every woman
My boyfriend and I love life. We’ve been together for almost 6 years. We have had some amazing times together and many memories. We’ve always been very careful when it came to making love but just 2 weeks ago I peed on a home pregnancy test and it came back very positive. It was a…
Read MoreI am forever grateful
To whom it may concern, I’m sure you hear from women who tell you that they never thought they would find themselves in the situation they were in when faced with the choice of abortion. Now I can say I personally understand that because I was in complete shock when I found out I was…
Read MoreWednesday’s Words From Women
I’ve been in an abusive marriage for 15 years. When I finally got up enough courage to leave him I found out I was pregnant. I couldn’t be connected to this man for the rest of my life. This is the right choice for me and I am so thankful I have the right to…
Read MoreWednesday’s Words from Women
I am a 35-year-old female with seven children. Since I discovered that I was pregnant I have been sick and bedridden. I only receive a modest monthly income and if it wasn’t for the assistance and support from NAF, I don’t know what I would have done. –Submitted by Darah* through a member clinic It…
Read MoreAbortion measure misguided
Today, my op-ed on Georgia’s 20 week abortion ban bill was published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution: A bill banning abortion care after 20 weeks was fast-tracked through the state House last month. This bill substitutes personal ideologies for scientific evidence and could have devastating effects on the health of women in Georgia. The very…
Read MoreWednesday’s Words from Women
I chose to have an abortion because I recently lost my job after three years and the man that I am involved with was sent to jail. I have no financial assistance so I believe that this is the best decision right now. –Submitted by Jona* through a member clinic My husband and I share…
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My ex-husband was very abusive during our relationship. While we were still dating, he admitted to intentionally getting me pregnant in an attempt to secure the marriage and to get want he wanted, a child. I was only 20 years old at the time, in the middle of my college career and desperately not wanting…
Read MoreAbortion and Motherhood Series: Day Five
I am a single mother with two children. I am currently on welfare and live in low-income housing. I had to stop working in August 2007 due to my son contracting Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). My day-to-day life has become very hard due to the economy and my unemployment. If I wasn’t able to obtain…
Read MoreAbortion and Motherhood Series: Day Four
Thanks to NAF and its member clinic, I have a second chance to keep pushing and thriving towards my goals in life. I am 22 years old and have a 2-year-old daughter. She is my world and in order to give her my all I have made the decision to not have any more children.…
Read MoreAbortion and Motherhood Series: Day Three
I discovered I was pregnant after losing my full-time job and I am having a difficult time finding another one. I have two children and I do not believe that I should have another child at this time. I am so grateful for the help when I needed it most. NAF was so supportive. Thank…
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