TW abortion & family holiday.

[Dontknowwhattodo77]

I had a termination almost one year ago. I have felt nothing but guilt since. Dh, myself and our two kids are about to go on a large family holiday in about 6 weeks. BIL and his partner who are coming have just announced theyre having a baby. Its giving me major anxiety about going on holiday as she will be showing no doubt and MIL who is also coming will talk non stop about it. Meanwhile ill be sitting there trying not to breakdown. Its making me not want to go. Anyone with any advice?

I too had an abortion not long ago so I totally get the guilt part. It is a very difficult journey isn’t it.

It is easier said than done but you deserve this holiday so try to enjoy creating memories with your family. You’re allowed to feel grief when you see other pregnant women or when there’s any talk about babies. It doesn’t mean you’re not happy for them but it just brings back home some painful feelings for you and that’s understandable. Trust the process and feel all the feelings.

Try and make the best of it, when you feel low give your children a big cuddle. That usually makes pain go away faster and just puts things into perspective x