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Originally Posted by unknown  I came here seeking advice for the cost and the methods and where to go, i not asking for anything else. I'm certainly not on here to have people telling me that i need to "suck up my pride"...if only you knew how it felt...you wouldnt be so quick to accuse someone of letting their PRIDE get in the way, trust me, thats the least of my worries. |
In terms of cost and methods, one of the safest and cheapest way to go is Planned Parenthood. They will not look down on you; abortion is one service they offer and a right the organization defends strongly. It is my understanding that PP will work with you to reduce the cost. It won't be free, but most likely it will be cheaper than any other medical source. The cost will also vary by the type of abortion performed. Here's a link to PP's page for teens about abortion:
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Another low-cost option would be a local free clinic in your area. But this assumes that 1) such a clinic exists and 2) it performs abortion. Most free clinics won't as they only offer basic services.
You might try contacting the local chapter of NARAL Pro-Choice. NARAL is the big, national pro-choice organization. If you call and explain your situation, the local chapter might be able to direct you to free abortion services and counseling. Here's the link to the list of state chapters:
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Lastly, did you and your mom file a police report? If not, you both should, even after the fact. With a reported case of rape, your local hospital may agree to do some type of abortion (depending on the dates) for free. Many hospitals provide this as long as the woman has filed a report and is working with the police - the hospital just absorbs the cost or works something out with the state.