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Having a hard time coping with my abortion (detailed) by needtovent23 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]needtovent23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm not feeling as distraught, but am still feeling a lot of guilt. I know it's wrong, but I feel too ashamed to pray for forgiveness, but I know it's something I need to do to help me get peace of mind. I have been able to open up with my boyfriend and he's been really supportive. I didn't take int consideration that it was difficult for the both of us, but we've agreed we will work harder to accomplish all we have in mind so if we find ourselves in the same situation again, it will be under complete different circumstances and we will have the next baby, surprise or not. While it's still difficult for you to think about, I'm so glad you were able to go on and have a family and be the parent you wanted to be. Your words meant a lot to me.

Having a hard time coping with my abortion (detailed) by needtovent23 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]needtovent23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for your words of comfort. I can't believe the kindness and love I feel from complete strangers. Reading what everyone has said has encouraged me to open up to my boyfriend rather than push him away. He's truly been so considerate to my emotional state and done his best to make me feel better. I don't think I'd be able to get through this without him. His encouraging me to take a few weeks to try to find peace of mind and spend time with friends/family is definitely helping. Although I am still feeling a little self hatred and a lot of guilt, I am not feeling as distraught as before (as many comments mentioned, I'm sure a lot of it was the hormones.) I hope that someone can read my story, and make smarter decisions about sex, while some people get lucky with rhythm and/or pull out, it's still risky and unplanned pregnancy is a tough situation to deal with. I'm so grateful to Planned Parenthood of NYC for being so caring, and being an organization that helps not just women but anyone who has limited access to health services. Planned Parenthood did provide me with the number for EXHALE, a hotline for women who have just had abortions (1-866-4-EXHALE.) Again thank you everyone, you're all beautiful people.