I am 18 and finishing my bachelor’s program. In February, I would’ve never expected my life to change once I found out I was expecting. My baby was only 4 weeks and 6 days, even earlier when I had found out. Prior, I knew I was set on the idea of abortion, the stigmas are just stigmas, and it’s very healthy to do what’s best for your body — that was abortion, for me. But I also want everyone to know that it’s okay to go back and forth on your emotions. I have always been pro-choice, but of course i fantasized about what my baby could look like and how life could turn out. Of course, in the end, I made the best decision I could’ve made. One day, I hope to meet my little one in another life, another circumstance. But for now, I can only hope and pray that everything will be alright in the end as I recover. To baby F, mommy loves you forever and always.
To Baby F
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