i want to add my voice in support of everyone who has shared their story here on a public forum or has a story they keep silently in their heart.
\ni do not regret choosing to have an abortion. for a few months afterward, i felt a mixture of incredible relief, clarity, pride, shame and sadness. it’s now been just over a year since i had the abortion. today, i feel relief that i had safe access to and could afford the procedure. i acknowledge that mine is a privileged position in that regard. i also feel powerful because my husband and i were able to collaborate to make a decision based on what we felt and continue to feel was right for our family. i still feel some fear-that others will judge me if they knew and i still feel some shame. but in writing this, i realize that the feeling of shame is actually shame that i’m ashamed!!! it is unbelievable to me that despite my confidence, my feeling of empowerment and my clarity, i also feel shame about our decision.<\/p>\n
after reading some of the stories here today, i realize that my fear and shame are misplaced. i am making another decision: to start letting go of that fear and shame. i did nothing wrong. i made a decision that was in my own best interest. i matter. my quality of life, my happiness, and my self agency are valid and important and reason enough to have made the decision that i did.<\/p>\n
i am proud that i did not let fear and shame overrule my best interest when i found out i was pregnant. i am proud that i listened to myself. i am proud that i prioritized myself and that i trusted myself to make the best decision for me at the time.<\/p>\n
thank you to those that have shared their stories. you have inspired me and helped me find even more clarity around this experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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