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Submitted by: Liz B
I had my second abortion ten days ago. It was really hard. More than the first time I did it.
The first time I did protect myself, but it didn’t work. When I was six weeks along, I had the procedure. I cried but recovered fast.
This time the baby was planned, and then we decided it was not the right time. I made the appointment and then canceled it. When I was there, I was hoping for someone to show up and save me. I was really scared and sad, after the procedure I cried the rest of the day, and for the following week I even wanted to kill myself.
Today I feel better, but I had an infection, so I’m still recovering. I still feel very empty and guilty. I pray to God he can forgive me and my babies. I regret this fear, for not being able to have them and provide what is needed.
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