Just like to say Thank you

[Inneedofpeace]

To all the brave people that have shared their experiences following their abortion. I had a medical abortion on 9/9/14. I am finding it extremely hard to deal with what I did and feel a huge hole. I have 4 children and every time I look at family pictures, I know one person is missing. I have no one really to talk to about this. I only found this forum by chance and can identify with what a lot of people have said regarding this, so thank you so much for sharing your stories.

can you access some councilling?

Hi Maroonedwithfour, I'm slightly apprehensive to go for counselling as I'm worried I will be judged. I am 41 so far from a youngster, it was a one night stand with my ex who is the father of my other 4 children. I can just imagine the reaction and can't deal with judgement. So I just try to hope i'll some day be able to find peace with what I did. I did buy a book on dealing with it though. It helped a bit, but did not deal with these types of feelings. Have you experienced counselling.

Big hugs to you. Abortion is never an easy thing to go through with. I had an abortion about a month ago now and although I don't regret it, I have found myself often getting a little sad wondering things like was it a boy or a girl, what would it have looked like etc. but ultimately it was the right decision for me. I'm sorry to hear you're having a hard time time dealing with it, I too would advise counselling. You won't be judged at all, the professionals have to remain professional. They are there to help you and that's it

Thank you bexicle :-) I honestly didn't expect to feel like this. I will try to look into counselling. Not sure where to start really. I find this forum has really helped me . I thought I was going mad before.

Any councillor worth their salt win't judge youu

Thank you marooned :-) Any ideas where is the best place to start looking? I know of care confidential but apparently they are anti abortion or something. I did think about it in October, but didn't bother.

I had counselling with care confidential. However I think now they have closed all their centres and it's only available online /by phone?

They claim to be impartial but they are christian.however I did not get the impression that they judged me for having had a termination,the women there were very kind and empathetic towards me.

I have also had counselling with a local low cost counselling charity, which has been of variable help...
I think it's important to find a counsellor with experience in this specific area.

Thanks green feathers, I will look into it :-)