Considering Abortion? Here’s What You Need to Know
You just found out you’re pregnant, and you’re scared. You’re not alone—and you deserve to know the whole truth about your options.
If you’re reading this, you might be frantically searching for answers about abortion costs, the abortion pill, or how to tell your boyfriend you’re pregnant. Maybe you’re experiencing spotting and don’t know what it means, or you’re wondering how long morning sickness lasts. Whatever brought you here, we want you to know something important: you’re stronger than you think, and you have more options than you’ve been told.
The Truth From Women Who Worked in the Abortion Industry
At LoveLine, our team includes women who once worked inside abortion clinics. We sold abortions to thousands of women. We know the scripts, the sales tactics, and the half-truths that abortion providers use to make a quick decision seem like your only option.
And we’re here to tell you the truth we wish we’d told women back then: you are capable of more than you know.
Our founder, Abby Johnson, spent eight years as a Planned Parenthood director. She understands exactly what you’re going through because she sold abortion as a solution to women just like you. But after witnessing the reality of abortion firsthand, she left the industry to help women discover the truth: motherhood is hard, but women are stronger.
What Abortion Clinics Don’t Tell You
The Real Cost of Abortion
When you search “how much does an abortion cost,” you’ll find prices ranging from $300 to $2,500, depending on how far along you are. But here’s what they don’t tell you:
- Emotional costs: Many women experience grief, regret, and depression after abortion—feelings that can last for years
- Relationship costs: Studies show that relationships often don’t survive an abortion, even when your partner supports the decision.
- Physical risks: Complications can include infection, hemorrhaging, and future fertility issues
- The financial pressure tactic: Clinics emphasize the cost of raising a child while downplaying the resources available to help you
The Truth About the Abortion Pill
If you’re searching “abortion pill information” or “Plan B symptoms,” you need accurate information. The abortion pill (RU-486) isn’t the “easy option” clinics make it sound like:
- It’s a two-pill process that causes cramping and bleeding for days
- You’ll see the tissue and blood pass at home, often alone
- Side effects can include severe pain, nausea, and hemorrhaging
- It can feel traumatic to go through at home without medical support
- Important: If you’ve taken the first pill and changed your mind, abortion pill reversal may be possible—but time is critical.
“How Will Abortion Affect My Relationship?”
This is one of the most-searched questions by women considering abortion, and it’s rarely answered honestly. Here’s what our former clinic workers observed:
Even in relationships where both partners agree to the abortion, resentment often follows. Women frequently feel abandoned by partners who seemed supportive before the procedure. The emotional aftermath can create a divide that’s hard to bridge.
The truth? If your relationship is strong enough to survive an abortion, it’s strong enough to survive a pregnancy.
You’re Stronger Than Your Circumstances
When abortion workers pitched abortion to women, we focused on fear. We emphasized:
- The cost of diapers ($70-100/month)
- Lost opportunities
- How “not ready” you are
- How hard single motherhood is
But we never talked about your strength. We never mentioned the resources available. We never told you about women who felt exactly like you do now—and chose life—and discovered they were capable of more than they imagined.
What If You’re Experiencing These Pregnancy Symptoms?
Spotting during early pregnancy: This is incredibly common and doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Before you panic, talk to someone who can help you understand what’s happening.
Morning sickness: Yes, it isn’t very nice. But for most women, it peaks around 9-11 weeks and improves significantly in the second trimester. It won’t last forever.
Pregnancy after Plan B: If you took Plan B and still got pregnant, you might be worried about the baby’s health. Research shows Plan B doesn’t harm an existing pregnancy.
“I Want an Abortion But Don’t Know How to Tell My Boyfriend”
If you’re afraid to tell your boyfriend about your pregnancy, that’s a sign you need support—not a quick abortion appointment. Consider:
- Why are you afraid to tell him?
- Do you want an abortion, or do you feel pressured by your circumstances?
- What would you choose if fear wasn’t a factor?
You don’t have to navigate this alone. You don’t have to have all the answers before you reach out for help.
Real Support For Your Real Situation
LoveLine isn’t a clinic trying to sell you a service. We’re a national support hotline and case management program for pregnant women and mothers with infants. Our team includes women who worked in abortion clinics, adoption agencies, and pregnancy support—we’ve seen every side of this issue.
Here’s what we actually do:
- Listen to your specific situation without judgment
- Connect you with resources in your area (housing, medical care, material support)
- Provide case management for complex needs
- Walk with you through your pregnancy and beyond
- Help you create a plan that works for YOUR life
Text us: 888-550-1588
It starts with a text. Tell us what’s going on. Ask your questions. Share your fears. We’ll listen, provide real resources, and if your situation requires intensive support, we’ll connect you with a case manager who will build a personalized plan with you.
The Question No One Is Asking You
Everyone will ask you: “What are you going to do?”
But we want to ask you something different: “What do you need to make this work?”
Because here’s what we learned from our years in the abortion industry: women don’t actually want abortions. They want solutions to the problems that make them feel like abortion is their only option.
- Can’t afford a baby? Let’s find resources.
- Afraid to tell your parents? Let’s talk through it.
- Worried about losing your job or education? Let’s make a plan.
- In an abusive relationship? Let’s get you safe.
- Struggling with addiction? Let’s find treatment.
You are not your circumstances. And your circumstances can change.
You Don’t Have to Decide Right Now
Abortion clinics profit from urgency. They want you to book an appointment before you have time to think, research, or explore your options.
Take a breath. You have time.
Even if you’re considering the abortion pill, you have time to reach out, ask questions, and get support. You have time to think about what YOU actually want, rather than what you think you “should” do.
Real Stories, Real Hope
The women we serve at LoveLine aren’t special. They’re not more capable or more financially stable than you. They’re just women who reached out, got support, and discovered they could do hard things.
Many of them were exactly where you are right now—scared, searching for abortion information, feeling alone. But they texted us, and we walked with them through their pregnancy and beyond.
207 women have canceled abortion appointments after connecting with LoveLine. Each one thought abortion was her only option. Each one discovered she was stronger than her fear.
Your Next Step
You found this article because you were searching for answers. You deserve the whole truth—not a sales pitch designed to fill abortion clinic quotas.
Before you make any decision, will you text us? Just one conversation. No pressure, no judgment, no agenda except helping you figure out what YOU need.
Text LoveLine: 888-550-1588
You are stronger than you know. You are more capable than you feel right now. And you don’t have to do this alone.
LoveLine is a national pregnancy support hotline providing free case management services for pregnant women and mothers with infants. Our team includes former abortion clinic workers who are committed to sharing the truth that abortion providers won’t tell you. Text us at 888-550-1588 or visit LoveLine.com
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