how do I deal with the guilt of abortion?

Question

I got an abortion because at the time everyone I loved and trusted told me to. Now I'm depressed and I can't talk to anyone in my family about it because I'm ashamed of it and the people that know get angry that I cry about it and just say "I don't know why you even care you should thank us because of us you didn't guck up your life" I can't sleep at night and I get so angry at them for not letting me go through with my own decision. I can't look hold or be around babies anymore without crying. How can I get help?

Answer

You need counseling to heal. You did what you thought was the right things at the time. Forgive yourself. Abortion is traumatic and I think because it wasn't your decision, your family pressured you into it made things worse. I'm so sorry and I hope you get the help you need

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I'm so sorry..your mom shouldn't have forced you to have an abortion or threaten to kick you out she should have been there for you. It wasn't your desicion so don't best yourself up over it so much. I can only imagine how you feel. I think you should talk to a therapist or a counseled because being forced to have your child taken away from you is a lot to grasp.I'm always here for you if you want to talk to me

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Hey girl, trust I just went through this back in October too. I would legit start crying after seeing babies and would feel so guilty and ashamed with myself. But honestly it takes time, you have to realize that it was for the better and that you want to be able to support your child properly and give them everything they would need/want in life. If you don't have anyone close to you thats willing to try to understand or help you through it, look for online/local support groups. Being able to talk it through with someone has really helped me. And going to be honest here, it was definitely pretty bad for the first few months and I still have some problems with it now after 7 months but I'm so much better, I'm not blaming myself and not having nightmares and I can finally look at babies and be happy. I hope you feel better and forgive yourself for it❤️

how do I deal with the guilt of abortion?

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