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I had an abortion 5 years ago. I was 24 and lived with my long-term boyfriend, Ben. I’d had a coil fitted so pregnancy wasn’t a worry for me.

But one Christmas I realised I hadn’t had a period for a while and I had a funny feeling I might be pregnant, even though I knew the chances of this happening with the coil were slim.

I went to my doctor and he said that it was unlikely too, but I knew I felt strange so he did a test anyway. I went away and didn’t think too much more about it and when I went back for my results I was sure I couldn’t be pregnant.

I had two children when I became pregnant again at 36. I'd had a very bad time with my second son. Being scared and my husband afraid of losing me I agreed to an abortion. It was horrible. I felt so alone my husband was supportive but has never understood.

A few years later I became a Christian. I was feeling guilty and became involved with LIFE. Over a few years we opened a centre in my local city which was very successful and the people I worked with were so understanding and helpful. Becoming a Christian and getting involved with LIFE has helped so much.

I found out I was pregnant 2 1/2 years ago when I was split up with my husband. I really thought this would be a new start for us. We already had 3 children. I was pressured into abortion by my ex saying it would be better to sort our relationship out and easier if i got rid. I went through with it & it was such a horrible experience. I felt so alone and guilty. He showed no emotion & as soon as we came out of the clinic he wasn't interested in me at all. This drove me deep in depression, even tried suicide. I always think about what if I had gone with my own decision to keep it.

I was 19 years of age and having a ball thinking I was all grown up. Then I was faced with being pregnant. Oh gee, I couldn't provide and I was far too immature to even think about someone else. But now 21 years on, I wonder and still it crosses my head 'What if?' I have never been able to speak to anyone about it even though my whole family was behind me on my decision. But now it can't ever be mentioned. It has had such a hidden impact on me.

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