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How do you ever forgive yourself? 3 years, 5 months ago #21936

  • Evangeline
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Hi, I'm Eva, I'm 19 years old and 16 months ago I had an abortion. Physically I've recovered but emotionally I don't think it'll ever get any better:( I don't know where to turn to anymore. Therepy was the biggest load of nonesense I've ever tried, the old quack upset me more than she helped... I think hearing "It'll be ok"; "You'll get over it" and for me, the worst of all, "You'll have another baby". I DON'T WANT ANOTHER BABY!!! I want the one I lost, the one I never held and loved and comforted.

I suffer from major depression, everyday is a struggle to keep up appearances and stop myself suffering another breakdown. It's like I'm an empty shell of my former being, I have no interset in doing the things I once found entertaining, all I think about, day in and day out, is falling pregnant again... But my boyfreind doesn't want to hear a thing about it. When I mentioned it to him, he asked if that was all that would make me happy... and yes, from where I'm standing, I think that is all thats going to help.

I think this is more of a rant than a post but I'm desperate to find a coping mechanism, hear from other girls who are also trying to heal and those who have learned to forgive themselves.

Re:How do you ever forgive yourself? 3 years, 5 months ago #21976

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Hi Eva, my name is Jessica and I know where you are coming from. I had an abortion over 8 years ago and I was devastated day in and day out I thought about having a baby. I prayed that the abortion was not successful and I was still pregnant. I like you got over it physically no problem and emotionally could not overcome and forgive myself. I went to counseling and resented myself and my parents for the abortion. Over the years I learned to cope with it and grow from it. I know that makes no sense right now but it's very true. At some point you will not condone what you did but learn to live with your actions. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger and this is one of those things. This will help to mold you as a person and make you appreciate even more when you have children in the future. However I strongly advise not having children until you are marred. Getting pregnant is not going to make the pain go away. And babies can not be replaced. Wait until you are married and be unselfish. I had my abortion at 16 and then had another baby at 18. Well long story short im no longer with my daughters father and my daughter suffers daily because I was selfish. I wish you the best no matter what you decide to do. Jessica

Re:How do you ever forgive yourself? 3 years, 5 months ago #21985

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Hi, I am sorry to ask you something on your own post...but i can really use your feedback and advice. I am pregnent..found that out late last week and i dont know what to do...i am wanted to ask your personal experience regarding abortion sinc eyou went through it...can you pleeas advice?

Re:How do you ever forgive yourself? 3 years, 5 months ago #22001

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Hi Eva. I am so sorry to hear about your situation. The truth is that you will never completely get over your abortion. You CANNOT forgive yourself. But you know what? You can be free from the guilt of the abortion. But the only One who can set you truly free is Jesus Christ. Only once you really accept His forgiveness will you be able to go on with your life.
I'm sorry that you are having such a hard time, I wish that I could help you!
Hugs!

Re:How do you ever forgive yourself? 3 years, 4 months ago #22277

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hi there im simone and well nearly 4 weeks ago i had an abortion and im feeling rely guilty everyday for the choice i made the thing is im still wayting to take a test to see if the termination has passd throu since i took the abortion pills,and ive not yet got ova it im even fraid to go outside as im so paranoyd that i will get lookd at funny and feels like evryone no.s and im being judged

Re:How do you ever forgive yourself? 3 years, 4 months ago #22296

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Hi Simone! I'm sorry for your loss.
I would say that probably no one would be able to tell that you had an abortion. But if they can tell, who cares what they think?! I've lived my life being different and being judged, but in the end those people who judge don't matter. It's my life. So, hunny, this is your life. Don't live afraid of what people think!
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