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I Had An Abortion

In Need Of Some Support

By: Sosadandalone
Written on April 28th, 2012
Age: 41-45
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  • mpuskar

    If you wish, you can try going to a pregnancy resource center for help, as they offer free counseling to post abortive women. If you feel the abortion was a mistake, then know that we all make mistakes and we all have regrets. I personally find it better to not dwell too much on the past, but rather, to focus on not making the same mistake again in the future. I hope you are able to recover well from this. Good luck to you.

    Apr 29, 2012
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  • hae

    Emotional treatment is geared toward remaining unbiased. Sharing helped me though my own healing process and I still have no regrets with the decision I made, the only sadness I have is not being ready yet. You will always remember this experience but as time goes on peace will follow... Life has a funny way of leading you in the right direction even if the path is difficult to follow. Only thing you have to do now is trust your feet to keep moving...this may require some support sometimes but don't fear reaching out.

    Apr 29, 2012
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  • sistanic

    I also freaked out when I found out I was pregnant. I wanted it gone ASAP! I had the abortion as fast as I could. I wish I had taken some time to think about it now and put it off for awhile. I am just now really coming to grip with it all. It has been 5 months since. I think it is nautral that all the feelings take awhile to surface. Honestly, the best thing for me has been to talk about it here. I couldn't tell anyone but my boyfriend at the time. I also live in such a small town in the middle of nowhere that I cant find counseling. It feels wonderful to be able to talk about it here. My best advice is to keep sharing!

    Apr 28, 2012
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    • Sosadandalone

      Thanks for your comments. I had no idea I would feel this awful. I just couldn't get past that awful feeling. I now wonder if it was depression or hormones. I guess I'll never know, and that makes me so sad.

      Apr 29, 2012
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  • hae

    I am so sorry for what you have had to experience... Stay strong and speak about how you feel to your husband, he is there as a support and could be what you need. If you still feel uncomfortable please seek out a friend. I was certain of my own decision but that doesn't mean you dont have a period of time where you grieve. What you feel is normal and you will make it through this...please feel free to contact me at anytime..

    Apr 28, 2012
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    • Sosadandalone

      Unfortunately my husband seems to be suffering about this as much as I am. I feel like we both need to lean on each other but can't. We're trying to find some counseling help but I'm scared of being judged for what I did. I couldn't take that right now.

      Apr 29, 2012
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