i don’t know what to do next

[lostgirl117]

so i just came here looking for advice. no judgment please. just honest advice.

i turned 18 in april. i was sexually assaulted whilst unconscious at a party. i’ve now come to find out i’m pregnant.

i’ve always been against abortion and really don’t think i’d be able to go through with one but i don’t know what to do.
i’d feel too guilty to put the baby up for adoption
i’ve lost a baby in the past so i feel both stupid and selfish to intentionally get rid of this one.

i won’t be able to raise the baby at home because i live with my family and the house isn’t suitable for a baby.
if i went to the council would they be able to help me at all or put me somewhere as i’m now 18?
i don’t want to abort the baby or put it up for adoption but i also don’t want to raise a baby i won’t be able to provide for properly.

i currently claim universal credit, and that’s a few hundred a month along with savings i have so i’d be able to look after my baby in terms of food and clothes etc. but i just fear i’d be made homeless with my baby.

so just not sure what to do??

Hi love. I'm so sorry fir what you've been through 💐
But well done for knowing your own feelings in this. Yes call and if necessary go to the council. As a potentially homeless pregnant 18 year old they will help you. Best of luck Xxx

I hope you've called someone - please do call the council and also ask your gp. There will definitely be support for you. You might even get a brand new starter home on a new estate. Just ask and you'll see - there's (rightly) lots of help for you both Xx

There's lots of help for you. Sent you a private message xx