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Subject: Almost two years ago....
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AllisonUser is Offline

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11/16/2008 2:05 PM  

Today I was sitting home, alone, thinking about what I had done almostt two years ago. I wanted to talk to someone about it, but feel that no one really understands. I don't think anyone could unless they went through it themselves.

I am currently 22.  I was 20 when I got pregnant. My boyfriend at the time and I were just after getting back together after we had broken up for three months. We were together for two years. The relationship was full of up and downs but we truely loved eachother.

When I found out I was pregnant, my boyfriend was really supportive. He told me that whatever I wanted to do, he would fully support me. I told my mom (I still live at home; both me and my boyfriend at the time were university students).

My mother stated right away that I must get an abortion...that word is still so hard to say to this day. She told me that if I didn't, I would not be able to live home, because my father would kick me out. I knew I was too young and not ready to have a baby. But I did not want an abortion. But the thought of being kicked out of my house, breaking my parents hearts and letting them down, got the best of me.

My abortion date was right before Christmas. My boyfriend couldn't take me because he had an exam that day. My mother had to take me.

I was so scared. I was sitting in the hospital bed, terrified. My mother got a call from my sister and had to leave to go drive her to school. She left me there, alone, for an hour before the procedure. I don't think I will ever forgive her for that, and I never did forgive my boyfriend.

Two months after the abortion, me and my boyfriend broke up. I treated him very badly afterwards and I think, he just reminded me of the abortion. I lost a child and a great love. My ex and I are still very close. We have the same friends, so it's kinda hard not to be friends. Every few weeks, we hang out and do something.

We don't talk about the abortion anymore. It's too hard. Even now. Will I ever stop thinking about it? I still cry once in awhile. When I see something that reminds me. I don't know if I will be able to have kids, because I will think of what I had done to my first.

I have another boyfriend now. Who knows everything I had went through and he is very supportive. He has helped me alot and helped me through many breakdowns. He is my angel and I thank God for him every day....but I still wonder....will God ever forgive me?

Colorado-loriUser is Offline

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11/17/2008 12:19 AM  
First of all (((((Alllison))))) Please know that you are not alone in your loss and there are many women here that understand what you are going thru.
 
Yes, God will forgive you, His Word (the Bible) is very clear about that. When you are truly repentant, He can forgive you, He will forgive you.

I would encourage you to get involved in a post abortion (healing) Bible study, please check out Option Line (there is more information here on the site). I would also encourage you to stop into chat, as I said, you are not alone and, yes, God does love you. I am so glad that you have found this site and pray that you will seek out others who will help you thru this time.
PattyUser is Offline

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11/17/2008 8:22 AM  
Welcome Allison,

God will forgive you as Lori has said. There is plenty of support here. I also suggest a bible study with a group or one on one. When I did it was such a relief, the nightmares stopped, I still regret it. This year has been 30 years now. I post ever now and then to let others like yourself know that you are not alone in this, we all struggle with issues from time to time. I had a hard time dealing with my kids being pregnant because I could not walk away. I worried thru every one of them. I found Safe Haven when my first pregnant child went into early labor, I crashed with pain. I have three kids and six grandbabies. One was even born on the anniversary date in 2007. I was touched by God with the gift of love. Hope to see you hang out.

Cyber hugs,
Patty
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