Anyone regretted an abortion?

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Interested to know.

Was just reading the BBC article about fertility rate dropping.

I'm not in a position of aborting and I never would unless my life was at risk but I know many people do it and Im curious to know if anyone has regretted it after and why?

Absolutely NOT. I had an abortion just before my 21st birthday. I am now 46! I didn't regret it for a second then and I have never regretted it since! In fact, I am so glad I had it. I think about how I could potentially have a child in their 20's by now - but I would have been tied and linked to the dirt bag father forever. So no. Definitely do not regret it. Best decision I made.

Nope. I had one many moons ago, and didn't even hesitate a moment, and spent absolutely no time worrying or regretting it. The father was a waste of space and I'd have ruined my life tying myself to him. Now I've had kids I also know there's no way I could have handled it at that age.

One of the best decisions of my life.

Not one iota of regret, though please don't take that to mean it was an easy or painless decision. It was the most difficult decision I've ever had to make but it was absolutely the right one for me and for my children at the time.

It was the right decision. But I still wonder what would have happened if I’d kept it. And I wonder if there is a heaven whether it’s waiting for me or something. I feel a bit of guilt. But at the same time relief that I didn’t have to be a single mother at 21 and raise a child in poverty.

No regrets. As soon as the test was positive I called Marie stopes. Would've been the worst thing for me and us. Only one other person knows and I rarely ever think about it now

I had an abortion at 17 and have no regrets. I was in a bad situation and I built a great life after this. Had two kids in my 30s and am so proud of myself for the life I'm able to give them now.

Nope, contraception failure and it cemented how much I DONT want children. Found out straight away and called a Family planning clinic to book an appointment. Luckily DH felt the same as I did but he also said it was my decision, my body. I told my parents after and they were super supportive and didn’t make me feel bad.

My best friend did. She aborted twins in her early twenties. Never met anyone after that who she wanted a relationship with. Desperately wanted kids all through her 30s. Early 40s she was wracked with regret and turned to drink. The drink killed her.

Absolutely not. Never regretted it for a second.

Nope, no regrets. I could have managed having a baby but I absolutely didn’t want one at that point in my life.

I think people with regrets are often those who were persuaded or bullied into it rather than making the choice themselves.

No. I knew my decision before the test turned positive. I've never once regretted it.

No. My first very much wanted child had various abnormalities which would have given her a very short and painful life. Some judged me at the time but I had a late termination. It broke my heart but it was the best, most gentle thing for her, who was spared the agony that was coming her way.

Sometimes life isn’t the kindest option.

No regrets. I rarely think about it ever and only with thankfulness. I was 22. I’ve had 3 kids since then.

My lovely sister had 2 abortions in her teens with her boyfriend who’s now her husband been together 25 years now and they’ve tried everything since and there so lovely together but give her a drink on her own she’s broken they have alll the money In the world it’s very sad 😔

Didn't regret mine at all, I felt nothing but relief afterwards.

Not for a single moment. Had one age 20 and it hardly ever crosses my mind.

I can’t believe people judged you for that decision. Where is their compassion? So sorry for your loss and the sad choice you had to make.

Absolutely no regrets here.
Feel so grateful to have the choice.
Would do it again if I accidentally fell pregnant.

Yes, although I think it was right decision at the time but since then and with a new partner we have had to do IVF to have our daughter after unexplained infertility and I always think it's my karma for having the abortion :(

(I was 20, whirlwind summer romance in America to an American and fell pregnant but turned out he had a girlfriend whole time)

Nope. From the moment the test turned positive I knew what I was going to do and I never wavered on that. It was very complicated for me because it was prior to abortion being legalised in Ireland and we had to travel to the UK, that was difficult. Having a baby at that time wasn't an option, it was the right decision for me and I've never looked back and thought what if.

Not personally, but I would say it likely depends on why you made the decision.

If you made the decision yourself and knew it was right for you etc then less likely to regret than if you were (or felt like you were) forced into it and had your doubts.

Wow. Not one person has come on here that actually has the answer and experience that the OP is interested in except a couple of people speaking about others.
Just women rushing in to say no. Good grief. That is not relevant!! It’s not all about you.

I'm so sorry.

My daughter was born with a medical condition which meant her life was short and painful, I had to witness her going through so much.

You absolutely made the best decision for your child. Had I known during pregnancy I would have made the same decision as you, for her benefit.

You don't deserve any judgement at all, and you have nothing but sympathy and compassion from me.

💔 That's really sad. Your poor friend.

Maybe that's because a lot of women don't regret having an abortion