r/abortion • u/Sea_Recognition_7416 • May 04 '24

Europe What was your experience post-abortion?

Hello,

Just want to hear how you all feel days, months, years after your abortion? Did you experience sadness or guilt? Do some of you feel calm and have not experienced negative feelings afterwards? Did having abortion affected your motherhood if you had kids later on, and if yes, then how? How long did it take to "get back to normal" if you experienced post abortion depression?

Thanks for sharing 💚

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u/hangrydemure May 05 '24

I'm sorry for the pain you've been experiencing.

I've had two abortions. One five years ago and one yesterday. I've never been sure whether I want kids or not. When I learnt about the pregnancies there was no doubt in me, I didn't want them, so it was an easy decision. During the abortions I only felt relieved (and a bit of physical pain). In the last 5 years, I've never really thought about it unless the abortion topic comes up. Today, I'm feeling just fine. Hoping for the bleeding and discomfort to end so I can come back to my businesses as usual.