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[> Subject: Re: Crisis pregnancy Domestic Violence
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Author:
Heather
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Date Posted: 07/15/06 3:03pm
Hi Jackie,
Welcome, I'm so glad you found this site. My dear woman I'm so sorry for the violence that was inflicted on you, both physically and emotionally. I hope the judge is able to impress serious consequences on the the man. Maybe one day he'll be genuinely sorry, maybe not, but regardless it's certainly his issue, not yours, and I hope you'll take Tracey's advice and remove him from your life (and your daughter's) completely.
I also hope you'll have the ability to separate the new human life growing inside you from him. Starting a new chapter of your life doesn't have to mean trying to erase the baby through an abortion. It's never that easy, anyway. Abortion is often offered and thought of as a quick solution to what seems at the time an insurmountable problem, but often leaves a bigger problem and pain behind.
If you're pregnant, this is your baby. You don't have to think of it as his. It's your body, your baby, your choice of what you want to do.
Given the very recentness of events, I would recommend giving yourself at least a couple of weeks to simply rest and take good care of yourself - you need it! During this time you can consider your options and educate yourself about abortion and alternatives, too.
I'll be thinking of you, Jackie. I'm so sorry you're hurting (physically, and I'm sure emotionally!) I'll also be praying for God's grace and peace in your decision making.
Please keep us posted on how you're doing and post anytime.
There's a great group of women here, and we're behind you all the way.
With Kindness,
Heather
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