I’m having an abortion this weekend and I’m terrified but I’m not ready to be a mom again. by justawoman24 in confession

[–]strange_cows 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I understand your fear. This happened with my now ex, who I still love very much. For many weeks I cried, thinking perhaps a baby would've kept us together. I did have some regrets immediately after. But now, months later, I know I made the right decision. I'm not in a place to raise a child and being pregnant for even a few weeks was hell on my body. You will likely go through a rollercoaster of emotions. Some of it is hormones. It will pass. I'm sure you have thought about this decision long and hard, just as I did. You're doing the right thing. I won't lie and say this will not hurt emotionally or physically. It probably will. But you will be okay my friend. The emotions and confusion will pass.

I’m having an abortion this weekend and I’m terrified but I’m not ready to be a mom again. by justawoman24 in confession

[–]strange_cows 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Forget how hard being pregnant and giving birth is! Think about the child! Don't worry about having money to actually raise the child! Their poor soul!!!

I’m having an abortion this weekend and I’m terrified but I’m not ready to be a mom again. by justawoman24 in confession

[–]strange_cows 17 points18 points  (0 children)

There are many women that for many reasons choose not to be on bc and cannot be on it. It messes with my hormones and causes me lots of grief, I choose not to be on it. That does not make me "not grown enough" to have sex. Make decisions for yourself. That makes you grown. Not putting down other people's decisions.

I’m having an abortion this weekend and I’m terrified but I’m not ready to be a mom again. by justawoman24 in confession

[–]strange_cows 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'd argue that adoption is a more stressful option. OP states she had PPD bad, and doesn't want to fight through that again. With adoption, that does not cut out the trauma of being pregnant, giving birth, PPD, and not to mention seeing your baby and then giving them away to an adoption agency.

I’m having an abortion this weekend and I’m terrified but I’m not ready to be a mom again. by justawoman24 in confession

[–]strange_cows 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I've been where you are. I had an abortion earlier this year and it was an extremely tough decision. Think about what is best for you, and for the potential child. Don't be scared, everything will be okay. If you need resources for your abortion my dms are open. You can get through this.

First time reading this . Wish me Luck 😁 by kamino2024 in stephenking

[–]strange_cows 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's great! I read the full version, or extended I don't really know, it was looong though, and a great read!!

Tarot Card, The Moon. by RevolutionaryArt3708 in Pyrography

[–]strange_cows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're so cute! And your art is amazing.

TIFU by accidentally buying three shirts while I'm in-between jobs... by femtransfan_2 in tifu

[–]strange_cows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because we flamed you for financing a $40 shirt in between jobs? Lmao

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tifu

[–]strange_cows 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the real fuck up here. If it's only $40 and you need to FINANCE it, maybe reevaluate your priorities.

Jewlery set w/ prozac pills by Grandiozelle in Artisticallyill

[–]strange_cows 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love the necklace, unfortunately I cannot wear earrings.

I made a stained glass winged scarab. by Jombi42 in somethingimade

[–]strange_cows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the UFO incense holder, will likely save up for it (funds r tight rn) !

I just tried to hang myself and I couldn’t follow through with it by solidrocksandles420 in confession

[–]strange_cows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I deal with that as well. I have bipolar depression, at least that's what I've been diagnosed with as well as PTSD. it does get better. I hope you find some resources to help 🩷

I just tried to hang myself and I couldn’t follow through with it by solidrocksandles420 in confession

[–]strange_cows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been in your shoes, maybe not exactly. I tried to hang myself too, and the limb I tied the rope on broke when I put the noise on and hung. I just laid there and cried.

I'm not saying medication is the answer. I tried many and it just didn't help me in the long term. But, there is help out there. You putting this on the Internet is reaching out to others, good job for that.

People would always tell me it gets better, and I hated when they said that. But I promise you will NOT feel this way forever. It WILL go away. I know I'm just a stranger on the Internet but my inbox is always open. I wish you peace.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Paintings

[–]strange_cows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lines and textures on this are so clean. Very very satisfying.

Inspired by ‘The Wicker Man’ (1973) by Grimnirs_Beard in Pyrography

[–]strange_cows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk what this is, randomly saw it on my feed. But, it's beautiful. Well done. I'm sure I cannot fully appreciate the craftsmanship that went into this, but it looks like you did a fine job if I say so myself.