Abortions Unlikely to Cause Depression
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No problems
I've never suffered from any long term depression or stress from the abortion I had 16 years ago at age 16.
What did cause me depression was the beating my father gave me when I told him I was pregnant and being told that if I kept the baby I would have to move out. My boyfriend (my first) breaking up with me and never talking to me again also had long reaching effects.
I do not think that overcoming these two stressors in my life would have been easier had I carried the baby to term as a homeless teenager.
I am now a professional adult who is able to take care of myself. I'm not sure where I would without legal abortion.
Abortion
It's been 30 years since my abortion and to this day I will never forget the sound of my baby being sucked through that tube. I compare it to the sound of a large rag being sucked through the hose of the vacuum cleaner. It was this horrendous thumping noise that made me realize immediately what I had done. I was in shock and wanted desperately to turn back the hands of time for just five minutes. I had one baby before, two since, but still wonder "what if"...And YES, it has caused me great depression over the years. My children have taught me much about love, patience, fortitude,faith, hope and charity. We are not animals that have to give in to our sexual urges. God gave us, unlike animals, a BRAIN to REASON with. We CAN control our urges. It's time we took responsibility for our actions, men and women alike and always try to do what's honorable. This past week I went to a funeral for a baby that was lost after only five months of pregnancy. Yes, she was human (not a clump of cells) and did deserve a funeral, along with all those that are being aborted at this stage of pregnancy. There are many agencies out there to help; many couples who want to adopt and love a baby.
If children are learning sex ed in school, they should also be taught, in detail with pictures, about abortion and partial birth abortion. This would make them think twice. Should make all of us think twice.
Happy, healthy family after Abortion
I am another woman who safely terminated a pregnancy at 16 years old when my partner was an irresponsible boy not interested in raising a family, and I was not in a position to provide a child a decent living. No emotional problems suffered whatsoever, instead I am now an educated successful married parent of a beautiful boy who I can provide for and nurture as he needs to be nurtured. The world is a better place for everyone, because I was able to contribute to others during my young adulthood in a responsible manner, and I am now raising my child to do the same. Without safe abortion, I would have been bitter, upset and unable to maximize my benefit to society.
It's called CHOICE for a reason - I had friends in high school who chose differently when faced with similar circumstances, some of whom went on to raise beautiful families, but not without substantial hardship. I don't begrudge or judge their choice - I applaud it and know that I was not ready to do that by myself
ABORTION
Gregory E Kemper of NJ knows what he is talking about. He has had an abortion and the ensuing mental problems.
In adult married life, a time comes when partners can agree that enough children have been created. Then is the time for hubby to get a vasectomy instead of asking wife to take pills or risking her having a late-life "surprise".
I know, I did it (a long long time ago). Never was sorry, besides, today they're reversible.
ABORTION
You are living in fantasy land if you truly believe women do not have mental problems after destroying their baby.
Calling all dudes. Taking chances that might put a lady through this tough choice ain't kind, ain't smart, ain't fun. Please don't--for her sake, for a baby's sake, for your sake.
Abstinence is not just a "church" thing. Condoms are not a hassle. Either are forms of R E S P E C T (remember the old Motown song?) for a lady----acted out by YOU.
The best way to be "against" abortion is not to make them illegal, but for guys to ask other guys not to cause them.
