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"I found out I was pregnant in June. I didn't know how to tell my mother, but I eventually did. She pretty much forced me into an abortion—and so did my partner. It’s like I had no choice. Every day he bothered me about it, hoping I still was going to have the abortion. I felt like I had no say in anything. I realize that I'm still young and have a lot to focus on—school, work,…"

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Age: 17
Location: Delaware
Date: September 7, 2016

"I don't know how to begin this story. If you are reading this, I beg of you to please never listen to the bad idea in your head. There's nothing you can regret by doing the good. I had several chances to change my decision, but I went in and listened to the ugly thought. I thought I would be happy afterwards, but I'm not. I kept thinking how God tried to stop me, but I never wanted to let him…"

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Age: 23
Location: Delaware
Date: April 24, 2016

"I was 17 and madly in love with the most awesome guy ever. My dad had just been diagnosed with COPD, and my grandmother had terminal brain cancer. My mom spent most of her time working or taking care of her mom. My boyfriend and I found ourselves alone a lot. "What do you mean your period is late?" he asked. I went to get a home pregnancy test. Positive. Crap. Then we went to the women's clinic,…"

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Age: 45
Location: Dover, DE
Date: October 10, 2015