Note: The Exhale Pro-Voice After-Abortion Stories collection features people’s stories of their experiences and emotions, exactly as they have written them in. We do not edit these stories at all, and the content that follows this message is exactly as we received it. We know that people’s experiences are complex, and these stories reflect the many emotions they may be feeling after their abortions. From relief to grief, and everything in between, and all at the same time, we’re here for you.
Submitted by: Grace
I had my abortion in October of this past year. I feel like
there is a certain societal pressure to be okay — to feel relief, to feel
empowered.
I feel the exact opposite.
I know it was the right thing for me to do, but I can’t
escape the empty feeling inside. I have pushed all of my friends away, turning
to alcohol and lashing out at them.
Today would have been my due date. Every single time I see a
pregnant woman or a woman with a child, my heart constricts and I can’t help
but feel a pang of regret or think, “What if?”
I feel very alone. No matter how hard I try, I can’t feel
what I think I am supposed to be feeling. I am glad I found this website to
help me through it.
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