Abortion Was the Worst Choice of My Life

By Sarah Terzo
National Right to Life

C. B. wrote about her abortion:

“Everything was very rushed, cold and impersonal. It was more a matter of sign here and go sit down and wait until we call your name. Nothing whatsoever was mentioned about any consequences, physical, mental or emotional. . . . It was absolutely the very worst ‘choice’ I have ever made in my 55 years of life.”

AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF 3,348 WOMEN INJURED BY ABORTION AND THE JUSTICE FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF RESPONDENTS FOR AFFIRMANCE WHOLE WOMAN’S HEALTH, et al., Petitioners, v. JOHN HELLERSTEDT, M.D., COMMISSIONER, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES, et al., Respondents.

Editor’s note. This appeared at Clinic Quotes.

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National Hotline: Call 1-800-712-HELP or Text 'HELPLINE' to 313131.

In Southeast Penna:  Call the Community Women's Center at  215-826-8090

If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential non-judgmental help is available.  

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Silent No More: God's Grace Poured Out Onto My Life

Hello, my name is Monica Jordan. When I take a look back at my life, I can see the rippling effects of my every action. Maybe some of you remember my story. I have carried my scarlet letter for all to see. I have shared with you my soul, my regret. I have shared with you the things that are permanently etched in my head. The oven mittens for stirrups, the poster on the ceiling as a focal point, the sound of the machine. 

Feeling alone in the decision, in the pain, and the loss. The loss of life and the loss of my own soul. I have shared with you the darkness that took over and almost conquered my life. My daughter Rebecca would have been 20, my son Esai would be 19, and my daughter Elizabeth would be 17 years old right now.

My every action has caused a shock wave that has greatly impacted my family, living children, and friends. My daughter Alina, and son Devin at 14 and 11 years old respectively, have experienced the loss of siblings. They long for what could have been, and wish I would have been strong enough to have made the choice to choose life. 

My mother shared with me the greatest impact of abortion was dealing with the insurmountable sorrow of losing her grandbabies, however it was nothing to the destruction that her daughter’s life took. My friend who went with me to the abortion clinic for my first abortion shared with me that we were so young, she didn’t know what to think. 

She thought she was trying to be a good friend by helping me. But she sees now that it really effected my life. The trauma is overwhelming, and can come and go when you least expect it. My family, friends, and children have stood by me, through the minefields of the abortion trauma. God’s light, unfailing love, and grace, has poured out onto my life.

I am thankful that I am not alone in the healing process. For me, God guides my path, with each healing God is my healer, and restorer. I pray that within this story, you find some peace, and seek help to begin your own healing journey. I will be praying for all of us, who have been affected by abortion. God bless you all, and this is why I am Silent No MORE!

Website: Silent No More

Woman Who Regretted Her Abortion: “No Options Were Presented to Me”

National Right to Life

Katerina, who had an abortion and suffered great emotional pain afterward:

The lady who met me there [at the local Family Planning Service] treated me as rudely as anyone could treat someone; there was no caring or concern in her manner. No options were presented to me. She said I was stupid to get pregnant and as I was 18 and at university she “presumed I wanted an abortion.” 

I remember asking about the difference between local and general anesthetic and she said, “Have [a] local as then you will know what has happened and never make this mistake again.” Her negative and unsupportive attitude is something I will always remember.

I asked her at the time about other options, and she said, “Do you want to finish Uni?” I… I don’t remember making the decision, just that this is what I was expected to do; from the little information I had been told it seemed there would be no support and no future for me if I was to have the child…”

From Melinda Tankard Reist, “Giving Sorrow Words: Women’s Stories of Grief after Abortion,” (Springfield, IL: Acorn Books, 2007), p.32

Editor’s note. This appeared at Clinic Quotes and is reposted with permission.

Website: National Right to Life

                                                           

Voices for Life is an e-publication dedicated to informing and educating the public on pro-life and pro-family issues. 

To read our Mission Statement, use this link.  

Follow us on Facebook, Google, and Pinterest. 

Help us spread the pro-life message by sharing our articles on your favorite social networks.



Pregnant, need help or know someone who does?  

National Hotline: Call 1-800-712-HELP or Text 'HELPLINE' to 313131.
In Southeast Penna:  Call the Community Women's Center at  215-826-8090

If you or someone you know is suffering after abortion, confidential non-judgmental help is available.  Call Project Rachel's national toll-free number 888-456-HOPE (4673) or visit hopeafterabortion.org.