A space for people to read and share experiences of abortion, each anonymous and held with care.
"Abortion is healthcare and one in three women will have one in their lifetime."Level Up
Everyone who has accessed an abortion has a different experience, and a deeply personal story that is theirs to tell.
This is a chance for you to share your abortion story anonymously and read stories shared by other people. Sharing our own experiences is one of the ways that we can normalise abortion and build a society that shows compassion towards people who need them.
"I was 17. I drove myself to the hospital alone. They put me on a ward with newborns. I wanted to break my family's cycle of early parenthood. The system did not make it easy."
Age 17"My partner said there was nothing I could do about it. I relied on strangers on Reddit for information. I told no one except my mother. The NHS gave me almost nothing."
During lockdown"I grew up in a religious household that was against abortion. Then I had two planned children. Now I am vehemently pro-choice — because I understand what it means to actually choose."
Mother of two"I had PCOS and believed I couldn't conceive. I was wrong. I crossed a border to access what I needed. The secrecy alone was its own kind of punishment."
Age 34"Condom and morning-after pill both failed. There were religious protesters outside the clinic on both visits. I spent all my savings on a private clinic so I wouldn't be recognised. No regrets."
Age 25, committed relationship"I drove to another city and paid over a thousand pounds out of pocket. The home pill experience was difficult with no follow-up support. I am still glad I had the option."
Australia, age 25"I was 38, happily married, with a stepdaughter I love. My parents were aging. The house was small. I thought carefully about my life. Nine years later — no regrets."
Age 38"I switched contraception and had bad luck. I never told my partner — I knew he'd want to continue and I didn't. We split a year later. I'm now 39 and still do not want children. Zero regrets."
Age 24, now 39"My copper coil fell out without me knowing. I was pregnant, my relationship was breaking down, and at the ultrasound I saw a heartbeat. I still made the decision that was right for me. The grief and the rightness can both be true."
Age 20, university student"My partner became aggressive the moment I told him. I had the abortion. The relationship ended anyway. I made the right call twice."
Anonymous"I was in a relationship with an alcoholic. I made the decision. Later I did community work I could never have done as a parent. I have no doubt the life I chose was the right one."
Anonymous"I was 18. I had my mother's support, I was seen the same day, and I went back to work the next morning. Zero regrets. I wish it were this straightforward for everyone."
Age 18
One in three women will have an abortion in their lifetime.
None of them owe anyone an explanation.
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