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   Posted by Lane on June 8th, 2007 at 1:53 AM

   Did you tell anyone about this? I promise you it'll help, if nothing more than get it off your chest.
   
   Guilt is really hard to overcome, but for me it was just a lot of counseling and "You can't change it. Do what good you can with what you have--because all feeling guilty does is render you incapable of truly helping others." That's what they drilled into me.
   
   Best of luck--you can come to terms with this!

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   Posted by Bonjourchic on June 8th, 2007 at 3:48 PM

   I would speak to a councelor about it... I thought I was pregnant once and was faced with the same decision... I was lucky not to be because I would have had to go the same route as you. I think that if I had I would feel the same, as I was raised strict southern baptist. I'm sorry for what you're going through.

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   Posted by Fourleggedfreak on June 8th, 2007 at 10:18 PM

   Part of being a Christian, and a human, is making mistakes. Perhaps when you were so against abortion, you didn't think about what people go through that leads them to those decisions. Now that you know, the important thing is to prevent yourself from ending up in that situation again. Also, you must not let your past overshadow your future. Jesus has already forgiven you, now He only wishes you could forgive yourself, so that you can enjoy the life He has blessed you with. I hope that helps!

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   Posted by La on June 9th, 2007 at 11:07 AM

   Tell. Get it off your chest. Then forgive yourself after confessing it to God and asking His forgiveness.

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   Posted by MyExtendedPlay on June 10th, 2007 at 5:23 AM

   What the others have said have been really good, get it off you're chest & speak to someone who will help & not criticise you.
   
   Things happen whether we intend them to or not, a life-long learning process. Grieve, but don't let grief & guilt take hold of you

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   Posted by Loody on June 13th, 2007 at 2:31 PM

   I'm so very sorry that you are going through this and I know EXACTLY what you are feeling at this time. I had a third abortion in November of 2006 and wake up every day hating myself and the stupid choices that I have made. If there were anything in this world I could do to change what I have done I would do it in seconds. I pray everyday for forgiveness! This is something I have told only one person in my life about because of the shame I feel. I didn't think there would be anyone out there that has been through this. It's comforting to know that I am not alone and I hope that this is also comforting to you that there is someone who understands. I am now thinking about my future as a mother and wonder if I will ever have the opportunity or be blessed with another child. That is what hurts the most. Take care and keep your chin up, you are not alone on this!

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   Posted by Loody on June 15th, 2007 at 12:01 PM

   This is Loody again! I hope you are hanging in there and keep your head up!!!

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   Posted by Candie on June 23rd, 2007 at 5:52 PM

   Make it your last. I too had one and felt tremendous guilt for years. Fortunatley I was able to conceive again, but since have been unable. How my girlfriends so it over and over and over again in something I can never understand. By the way we are humans and we make mistakes, but you r a Christian one time is too many, but I can understand that however three your are skipping fornication and a lot more when you read the Bible or attend worship.

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   Posted by thoushaltnotjudge on September 2nd, 2007 at 9:08 PM

   Well I think the real question is whether or not they go to hell. Like if they did, it would really suck. And then you would really suck. But hey, I don't really know cause I'm not Christian. Cause I know that babies go to hell if they die and don't believe in Jesus. What with original sin and all,(God is such an ***, can't he let it go already?)but I'm not sure about aborted babies.

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    Posted by spreadthelove127 on May 8th, 2008 at 7:47 PM

    as long as youve asked jesus for forgiveness, you have full right to forgive yourself. Have you asked god to help you forgive yourself? you know he can and i know he still loves you.

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