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Subject: Re: Decisions Author: Kris [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 09:14:16 12/26/06 Tue In reply to: Taryn 's message, "Decisions" on 00:24:30 12/26/06 Tue Dear Taryn, I truly understand your fear and concerns. I was 17 when I found out I was pregnant (quite by surprise too). It was the very scariest of things that ever happened to me. I also went to Planned Parenthood, and my experience there was basically that abortion was all they could/would offer. I gave that consideration, but my b/f also asked me to not do that. (After a long silence from him - which left me feeling really alone!). I ended up miscarrying the baby later down the road. Which was also really hard, (after you decide you're going to have it). You do not say how old you are - but I assume you're still in high school - so you're probably under 18. You are very young, and making a decision that lasts a LIFETIME can be hard to comprehend. However, I want you to take some time to really listen to your heart. If you spend a little time over on the "Post Abortion Healing Support" Board (there's a link on the main page here to it), and read through the posts, you will see how painful abortion can truly be to a woman. You don't have to get married, you don't have to end up a single Mom. You can give your baby to a loving home through adoption. There are many good loving families waiting. There are open adoptions as well, where you get to know the family and get updates, etc. You can set your own terms these days. The bottom line is that abortion is a permanent answer to a temporary problem - please hear me there - the circumstances you face right now will change - that is a fact of life. Permanent decisions are much harder to live with as life continues. You can also go to a pregnancy center - look one up near you at this site: http://www.optionline.org/contact.html or call them 1-800-395-HELP They have many resources and have a lot more to offer than a Planned Parenthood. They are usually staffed with volunteers that have also been where you are right now, so they really understand. Please email me dierctly if you want to talk more: Hopkinskc@aol.com I am here for you to lean on......... Kris [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Decisions Author: Tracy [Edit] Date Posted: 11:42:49 01/05/07 Fri Hi, I read your story, and I would like to say that it is your choice, but you have lots of different options. Once the decision to terminate has been fulfilled, there is no turning back. Right now hormone levels are high, and your scared and worried, but don't make any hasty decisions. My sister is the result of an unwed high school girl who was going to abort, and my mom begged her not to and that we would take the baby. It was a miracle for my parents, and i know my sister is glad she is here. I just found out i am pregnant with my 4th, and I was not expecting it, and I know that even i am having moments of doubt, but I think it will pass and you will be glad you kept it.