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I am in my young 20s and I had two abortions only 6 months apart.
The first one I was devastated. I knew I didn’t want to be a mom yet, but there were so many thoughts racing through my mind.
I am going through the second one right now, and although it is somewhat easier, it is still so hard.
I see many stories where women who get abortions are in abusive relationships, or they’re struggling financially, or the father wouldn’t be present and it makes the abortion highly justifiable.
However, I have a steady income, I am in a happy and healthy relationship and I can’t wait to be a mom. I’m so fortunate, but it makes the guilt unbearable.
My mom, who I tell everything to, really emphasized this during the first one. The guilt has led to me feeling very alone, and I only told my boyfriend this time around, who of course doesn’t fully understand.
However, this site has made me feel much less alone and much less guilty. I hope that someone else sees my story and feels the same. You have every right to choose yourself.
I know it is hard to believe, but we are not ending anyone’s life. We are simply putting an end to a process in OUR OWN bodies. You are allowed to choose yourself, and you are going to be okay.
