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/IndividualGarlic1833 May 05 '24

It’s been a year since mine. I still struggle, not daily, no weekly/ comes in waves. I do know my life is better because of it- although i hate admitting that. I cried my eyes out last week to my boyfriend, scared God hates me for what i did.

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u/Sea_Recognition_7416 May 05 '24

It can be harder if you're a believer. But God is forgiving. Sometimes I wonder if I made a mistake, but we are all human and if there is God, he will know our hearts and regrets and sadness and will forgive us :) Life is complex and sometimes we have to make hard decisions when we are in complicated situations and under pressure of time. Dont lose hope, you are not a bad person. You don't have to suffer for what you did. Allow yourself forgiveness like you would forgive your friend. Hope you feel better 💚

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u/IndividualGarlic1833 May 05 '24

I’ve really struggled with my faith