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Subject: Twirled emotions after abortion Author: Joy-Lynn (sad and depressed) [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 08/ 3/09 8:47pm I had an abortion two months, two days ago. I remember it just like I was yesterday- laying on the table, screaming in pain and I wish I could rewind that day and not make such a mistake. I did what I though was right for both me an my unborn child. Now I feel so sad and depressed daily. Some days I am fine and other days I just break down in tears and cry . Can someone offer me some advice ? [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Twirled emotions after abortion Author: Shellie [Edit] Date Posted: 08/ 3/09 9:56pm Hello Joy-Lynn, I'm so sorry you have to deal with this pain. You have suffered a loss and you need time to grieve and heal. Many women are dealing with this very same post-abortive grief right now. The best advice I can give is to go to God. He loves you and will forgive you and grant you the strength to get through your agony. Your child is with God at this very moment and I believe you will be re-united someday. It breaks my heart to know that another woman is separated from her child, and is suffering with the pain of making that choice. But, I do believe in a God that forgives us for our sins. Some women find comfort in writing a letter to their baby. Many women give their child a name. Another thing that may help you with the healing process is sharing your story with other women who are contemplating abortion. They can benefit from hearing what you're going through. You have the power to help many women. Please feel free to post here as often as you like. You'll be in my prayers. Shellie

[> Subject: Re: Twirled emotions after abortion Author: Pat [Edit] Date Posted: 08/ 3/09 11:42pm Joy-Lynn, I am so sorry! I am about to go to bed, so I will write more when I get up, but I did want to write a little tonight. There are wonderful organizations that offer help to women who are hurting from abortion. This help is usually offered by women who have experienced abortion themselves and have healed emotionally and spiritually. I recommend that you find one of these in your area and go talk to them. They can help you tremendously. You can find one of these in your area by going here: pregnancycenters.org God does love you, and I agree with Shellie. He has already paid for your actions, and He will forgive you. All you have to do is ask in sincerity. He has a plan for your life, and you should live now to fulfill that plan, and He already knew what you would do, but He still has that plan. Take one day at a time. It won't be easy, but you can get through this, and it will get easier as time goes on. Read the Psalms. Whenever you feel depressed, pray and turn it over to God. Let yourself cry. It is good for you. I'd like to add to what Shellie said. Some women also make a memorial page for their child or plant a tree. I will write tomorrow when I am not as tired and can think straight. Please take care of yourself. I will pray for you. Hugs, Pat