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Subject: Re: Just began the struggle! Author: Kris [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 22:16:01 03/10/05 Thu In reply to: courtney 's message, "Just began the struggle!" on 21:13:48 03/10/05 Thu Dear Courtney, I'm so sorry you are hurting so much. I was 17 when I ended up pregnant - and I was so scared. I had a miscarriage (I'm sure from all the stress of it all) and I was so sad and grieved for my loss, but no one else could understand it. Those around me who knew were more like, "Boy, did you get off easy!" It sure didn't feel easy - it was like I should be relieved, but I wasn't. Anyhow, I relate a little bit, but I know not completely. I have worked in a CPC and know that they hold free post abortion counseling sessions and I really encourage you to look into it. It will really help you to deal with your grief and hurt. Look in the phone book under Abortion Alternatives and there should be a listing for CareNet or Crisis Pregnancy Center - something like that and call them - the ladies there are always really compassionate and helpful. You can also read some stuff here: http://www.safehavenministries.com/ I haven't looked deeply into that website, but from what I have seen, I'm hoping it will be of help to you. I have had several friends that have had abortions and the ones that get some counseling do much better than those that don't. You can email me privately if you'd like to "talk" - Love, Kris [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Just began the struggle! Author: lisa [Edit] Date Posted: 20:45:54 03/21/05 Mon i had one a little over a year ago and i'm 25 yrs old... and it was the hardest time in my life.... i still remember the entire procedure from the time i went into the hospital until the time i left.... just wanted to let you know your not alone and if i could go back and change it i wouldn't have done it either.... if i get another chance i won't take it for granted. i have dreams about it still and i knew when i went in i dind't want to do it , but i did because i didn't know what else to do. I didn't tell my parents or anything.... so i felt all alone in my decision to keep the baby... but if i get the chance again i am not going to worry about anybody else because in the end it is us who have to deal with that decision for the rest of our lives while the boyfriends we had when this happened probably won't be in our lives anyway.... so i know exactly how you feel :)