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Donna
Florida,
United States
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My name is Donna. I had an abortion because I had just graduated from school and started at a new job. I found out I was pregnant after breaking up with my boyfriend. It was my OB/GYN who suggested I terminate my pregnancy, as it was legal. I actually never thought about it until he mentioned it. It's against my religion and I still didn't think I would have considered it until I spoke to my Mom.
We felt it wasn't the right time to have a child. My abortion was actually performed in the hospital, not an abortion clinic so I was fortunate in that respect. I didn't have any pain during the procedure, but plenty of pain and cramping afterwards. No one talked too much to me at the hospital.
I regretted having the abortion as soon as I had it. That feeling intensified once I had my first child many years later. Many negative feelings about myself and a few bad relationships have come about from this.
I have become more faith-filled over the past 20 years, and I was able to receive God's forgiveness & have forgiven myself finally. I still regret what I did and miss my baby every day and that's why I am silent no more.
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