Sadness/embarrassment after abortion

I had an abortion on Jan 19th of this month by taking the abortion pill. I knew it had to be done and I don’t regret my decision because I know it was the best thing for me right now. However, I do get sad/embarrassed when I’m on social media and people totally degrade women who have had abortions and call them murderers, selfish etc. and talking about how they are horrible people. I know I’m not a bad person I just get really sad that not a lot of people seem to understand how selfless it is to make a really hard decision to save your child from a horrible life. Has anyone else experienced feeling embarrassed or sad when people you know are talking shit about women who had abortions and you’re one of the women.

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E

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Yes. Yes and I do regret my abortion. I could have made it work but in my head I thought I couldn’t. I was living with my parents, no good job, no support from the father and my dad and boyfriend pushed abortion. I regret it because i didn’t know how much I loved that baby and it’s so clear now this grief I feel. In my opinion, a way, we did take a life, I just chose not to believe it and but what they were selling out of fear. Yeah, it hurts being called names when you meant to do it for good reasons at the time. They weren’t there when you were going through it and people that judge and shame really aren’t beneficial to anyone

Mo

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Yes. I do not regret my abortion. I had a medical on January 16th of this year. There seems to be a lot of tension, especially with all the talk about the law in New York..it seems my whole social media timeline is flooded with insensitive people screaming murder. I am a conservative republican. I am a Christian woman, and I still made the best choice for me.I am surrounded by republican family members, Christian family members, catholic (soon to be in-laws) and nothing but judgment and projection from all sides. I disclosed my decision to my mother, sister, best friend, work family (all women work place) and SO. They have all been extremely supportive. My mom respects my decision since I did everything in my power not to get pregnant. ( I had a Paragard IUD and tracked my ovulation monthly and still got pregnant after 3 years of having my IUD. ) Don’t feel embarrassed and find comfort in those who do not judge you or your decision. You did what was best for you and your life, don’t let anyone make you feel lesser than. Much love💖💖