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"I found out I was pregnant in December of 2017. I was so happy. Finally. Three years and we got a baby. He was upset. Abortion. I went to the clinic twice. Couldn’t do it. I went on March 1st, 2018. I’ve cried every day since then. My baby girl. I wanted you so bad. I prayed for you. I’m so sorry I didn’t keep you. I should’ve. I feel so empty and alone now. Your dad. He’s happy.…"

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Age: 25
Location: Washington DC
Date: March 7, 2018

"I was excited when I first found out I was pregnant. I was looking forward to having a third child. I had known [the father] since high school. One weekend we went to a pool party, and he accused me of flirting with someone else. We left the party, and we began to argue. He physically assaulted me in the car on a bridge while I was driving. The only way I was able to get him out of the car was…"

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Age: 34
Location: Washington, DC
Date: July 3, 2014

"As I'm writing this, with tears coming down my face, I am also helping myself. I have had a total of 5 pregnancies. I have one 8 year old, 3 abortions, and just found out I am pregnant. The first abortion I had when I was 18, 5 months after my first child was born. There was no way my boyfriend at the time and I could deal with 2 infants. We were young and struggling. I didn't know the impact…"

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Age: 26
Location: Maryland/DCMaryland/DC
Date: January 7, 2012