Have you had an abortion and then regretted it?!
Question: I'm trying to help a friend who is considering it, I want to be impartial and counsel her on both sides of the issue. I my self would think don't do it but I'm not in her shoes...
Answers: I'm trying to help a friend who is considering it, I want to be impartial and counsel her on both sides of the issue. I my self would think don't do it but I'm not in her shoes...
YES!! I regret it everyday. I already had two kids, and was a single mom doing the best I could. I thought that it would be a quick fix, but I was wrong. I was devastated, and still am!! I realize that this is a difficult choice to make, but you have to remember that the person that is supposed to make the decision is often times confused, pressured, hormonal, scared and probably feels alone! You can't possibly make the right decision when you feel like that!! I would advise your friend not to go through with it. I obviously do not have the whole story, but I truly believe that I made the wrong decision, and many women are making decisions based solely on what other people want. I know that it is hard being a teen mom, and a single mom of two, i won't lie it is very hard, but to be honest, it was harder for me to know that i will never have that baby back, that I terminated him, and that he should hate me for it! You could have your friend e-mail me, I would be more than happy to help her through this, I have been there and it really is not as easy as many people make it seem! Good luck and my e-mail is Stacielb06@yahoo.com
You should refer your friends to a professional. You should not be involved with the decision process, but rather be a good friend a be supportive of her and whatever choice she makes to preserve your friendship.
i've not had an abortion before but I'm sure anyone who's done it before would definitely have regretted it, regardless of how desperate their situations are. it also appears that your friend is still putting the life of the baby in her tummy into deep consideration, so i guess it'll still be hard for her to avoid the regretting part. good luck with your friend though!
Ask your friend to talk to someone - there are places in most areas that help women cope with unwanted pregnancies.
She should consider adoption or having the baby depending on her situation. I think it is her right to choose - but it is important to make an educated choice!