for anyone who’s had an abortion, how does it make you feel now?

Question

i’m thinking about having one but i’m scared it’s going to depress me. i already feel upset over the thought of it. please share your experiences, TIA

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If you're worried about it depressing you, there are other options. Obviously adoption but also look up local laws in your area. Many places let you drop off your newborn at a fire department, etc within a certain time frame, without having to identify yourself and no consequences. There might be other options that I'm not aware of that you can do some Googling or maybe ask in a post. There are Pregnancy Resource centers that can assist you with options and costs of pregnancy.

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If you don’t want to do it, you don’t have to. There are other options. Just know that whatever you decide, it’s okay. I’ve never had one, I’ve had a miscarriage a few years ago and it depressed me and it still does but I wasn’t ready. I have a daughter and she’s the best that’s ever happened to me. There are resources you can look up depending on your location.

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I felt relieved afterwards, and still think it was the right decision. I was young, no where near mentally stable, still in college, and the guy who got me pregnant was a drug dealer who was extremely immature. He actually got another girl pregnant a month after me-so glad I’m not stuck in that guys life.

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It was the best choice I could have made for myself. My life would not look the same now if I had a child. I wasn’t ready to be fully committed to someone else, especially someone else with so many needs. I was able to finish school, work hard, play hard, and figure out exactly when, where, and how I wanted to raise a family that I chose. If you’re concerned about it, see if you can speak to a therapist to sort out the pros and cons. Or just do what you know in your heart is right and figure it out from there. Best of luck.

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I do not know what is going through your head right now, but know that this is YOUR decision. Don't let anyone tell you bs like Ali in the post before me.
Maybe women in these groups can offer you better support.

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Don’t do it! Pregnancy may seem scary and it may seem like you can’t provide, but that baby is yours! People are so amazing despite all the negativity in the world. the challenges you can face and conquer that seem impossible will be hard but worth it and the greatest things in life aren’t things. You may feel alone but you’re not! That little baby inside of you loves you more than you know. That little baby knows you so deeply already and that’s a bond that will never go away for the rest of your life. There’s a thing called fetal microchimerism. It’s the exchange of cells between the mother and the baby. Not only is your body protecting the life of your child, but the cells of your child have come into your body and are fighting for your life as well. Those cells work with your body to protect you and they will be in your body for the rest of your life. So no matter what, your child is always with you. You are so strong and that little life you’re carrying is so worth it. They believe in you and so do so many other people.

for anyone who’s had an abortion, how does it make you feel now?

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