Lauren's Story

Today i found out i am 5 and 1/2 weeks pregnant. I have an appointment on Monday to get my abortion. Im nervous and i need some one to talk to it about. My story is a messed up one. Its hard.

I was with a man older then myself. He is thirty-eight and i am eighteen. It seemed like a great relationship. Wow, an older man. This is great. He's so mature. Right? Wrong. One night after we had sex, he rolled over and said " I have to tell you something, I'm married and I have two children."

I was in disbelief. He said he loved me. I was so stupid. I'm usually not this stupid. I told him I had to stop seeing him. He said he understood. Now, its a little after christmas and I get a cold. Thats understandable, except i've had it for almost 4 weeks. Ummm , there is something strange here. Im nausiated in the morning, dizzy, Ive been gaining and loosing weight. My friend talks me into taking a pregnancy test. Its positive.

Suddenly my entire world changes and comes to a halt. Am I ready for such a responsibility? Monitarily? Emotionally? I asked myself many questions. They all seemed to say no. So I ran to my closet ( where i keep my books) and I find my DEAL WITH IT ! book. It's a book put out by Gurl.com. It gives me some information on Abortions. Abortions, wow. My grandfather is a priest. Will I go to Hell? Putting the religious convictions I decide I have to call the father. He says Abortion. Ive read every story in this gallery, read numerous sites. So Monday January 20th ,I will have had my first abortion at 1:00 pm. I've made the appointment.

Now all I've got left is to hope, wonder and to wait. Waiting is the hardest thing. But, I know this is right.

Lauren - 18- California
14 January 2003

more stories -- share your story

Birth Control Comparison - alll methods Abortion Info from Feminist Women's Health CenterShare your story
Poetry and Prose - by women about their reproductive lives Teens HealthResources for Women of Color
Feminist Abortion Clinics Real Life Abortion Stories from teens Questions and Answers

 

"We are healing but we must not forget those left behind in the rubble of misunderstanding, hate, and intolerance."
- E. Ratliff