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Relationship ended after pregnancy termination and I’m at loss with grief.

30 replies

JenKelly4 · 12/12/2023 19:14

Hi, I’m not too sure what I’m doing here and what I’m trying to achieve with writing this note - maybe just getting things out my chest. I don’t really need answers or advice I guess I just want to share this…. Just to warn you, the below discusses relationship, pregnancy, termination and break out. Lovely stuff.

in September I met this new guy and we started dating, pretty casually but consistently and, in hindsight unfortunately, I started to like him a lot.

Fast forward one month and a half, and I find out I’m pregnant. Long story short, we decided not to continue the pregnancy and from there things started to fall apart until, a week ago, he left me over a phone call (which I asked for, because I knew what was coming and was not about to do it over text).

I’m in pieces, I feel abandoned and I feel I’m dealing with a double grief: one for the pregnancy, one for him. I don’t know what to do about myself. I’ve today decided to start therapy as I genuinely feel broken. And so alone.

After finding out I was pregnant he said we were in this together and we’ll get through it together. I was so scared he would leave me right after (call it gut feeling) but he was always so sweet and loving when we were together. And I wish he didn’t, knowing how things went, I genuinely wishes he hadn’t tried to do the right thing and go through the termination with me (mind you though, he came with me at the appt but when I was actually at home in pain he was at the stadium and anyway spent most of the time away in another city). But still, during that time I grew so attached to him, I created this bond and I remember feeling so safe and calm just by touching him. And I wish I didn’t. Because now I feel completely broken, and I feel the only person who could possibly relate to what I’m going through about the termination is not here anymore. With all respect and love for those who go through this stuff on their own, I do wish he didn’t try to do the right thing and wish he’d dumped me there and then. Instead I got SO attached just to then be left alone while struggling to cope with what happened.

And I’m SO jealous - jealous of him being able to detach himself from the situation, to discard a problem, an inconvenience like that and go back to his own life. Jealous because throughout the whole ordeal and even now, I’m alone trying to pick up the pieces and deal with so many horrible emotions, alone. And he’s somewhere else, at his family home with his parents making him dinner after a stressful day at work, his best mates to go out for dinner and weekends away. Like two weeks ago, when we were supposed to meet and go to a museum and he disappeared, stood me up because he forgot and went away for a weekend. This was the weekend before he dumped me.

And stupid me for thinking we could have made it work. Stupid me for thinking okay, this is not good and hard to deal with especially because we hadn’t seen each other for that long… in total, it’s been a little over 2 months. Which makes me feel like an idiot for feeling like this. But it’s how I feel and I can’t control that, I can only try to work on it. But it’s so hard. And I miss him, and I hate that I do.

and I hate he tried to look like the good guy all along - “I’ll never ever forget you”. Yes you will and I know you already have. I’m the idiot who’s sitting on her bedroom floor, crying, writing an essay no one will ever read online, and I don’t even know what for.

and I really don’t know what I’m trying to get out of this, maybe I just need to scream all this stuff into the void, maybe I’m just trying to say this stuff without receiving opinions and judgment (have stopped talking to my friends about it because everyone has an opinion and everyone has to say it. I don’t want an opinion, I just need a hug and someone who can listen).

anyway, sorry for the massive downer of a post….

JK

OP posts:
CharlottePimpernel · 12/12/2023 19:16

I'm reading it, you're not on your own. I'll listen to you.

AgnesX · 12/12/2023 19:19

💐Have a hand hold.

Passwordsffs · 12/12/2023 19:19

We are listening xx

elliejjtiny · 12/12/2023 19:21

You're not on your own.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 12/12/2023 19:32

You are not alone. Everything is still so raw for you, be kind to yourself (I know it's a dreadful cliche, but people really do forget to treat themselves kindly when they are traumatised).

TheGoddessFreyja · 12/12/2023 19:36

Wish I could give you a cuddle. Sending you lots of love. Well done for writing it all down and getting it out. You've been through a really traumatic time so we all understand how sad you must be feeling.

You will get through this and you will be happy again. Whether it's in a few months or a years time you'll look back on this sad time and see that life gets better and you won't feel this way forever.

Surround yourself with good friends and family, keep yourself nice and busy xxx

💐💐💐

theduchessofspork · 12/12/2023 19:38

Oh OP, I am so sorry - it’s such a hard thing to deal with.

It was undoubtedly the right decision, but it takes some time to process.

Epidote · 12/12/2023 19:42

I can understand how you are feeling. Think positively, it was a very recent relationship that could have ended for other completely different reasons.

Sending you a big hug.

ZaphodBeeblebroxArthurDent · 12/12/2023 20:57

Oh love, really hoping you have some real life support @JenKelly4 . All of us on mn are scattered to the four winds and can't support you directly, but you do really need someone irl, even if that's a charity organisation or similar.

I have no idea who that could be (I don't live in the uk) but knowing mn, someone will be along soon with some reality useful support and information. Wishing you love @JenKelly4Flowers

Whatthefnow · 12/12/2023 22:49

Oh op, I had an abortion at 22 and within a month I had lost everything. My job, home, baby, boyfriend. I remember my mum rang me and I said I'd a bus mounted the pavement now I'd be so happy. The next evening she was at my front doo.

This bit is awful but I promise you it will get better. Is there someone who can stay with you?

ItsADoggieDogWorld · 12/12/2023 22:58

💐

Manchestermummax3 · 12/12/2023 23:08

I'm so sorry.... I'm listening too 💐

ComputerIsSayingNo · 12/12/2023 23:09

No advice, but another one saying I have read your post in full and I’m sorry it’s all really shit. But you sound a great person

justanothermanicmonday1 · 12/12/2023 23:11

We are reading, and we are here.

Your feelings are valid!

Well done for taking the first tip in going to therapy.

Tomorrow is a new day.

mumda · 12/12/2023 23:39

Cry. Cry some more. Be cross and sad and angry all at the same time.
Speak.
We'll listen.

Ofcourseshecan · 13/12/2023 01:01

You’re past the worst, OP. It really does get better. And someone as callous as your ex-boyfriend would always have ended up hurting you, so it’s good that he’s out of your way now.
Sending you love and hugs. Xx

Falmouthflipflops · 13/12/2023 01:19

I'm reading and hear your pain. It will get easier. Sending a big hug. X

JenKelly4 · 13/12/2023 15:31

Thank you so much for sharing this and sending lots of love your way… I’ve started therapy and I know it will take time before things will get better but I’ll get there. 💜

OP posts:
Heyhoherewegoagain · 13/12/2023 15:33

What a horrible situation for you…but you’ve done a great thing by seeking help at this early stage, I hope it helps you process it all 💐

Keeva2017 · 13/12/2023 19:58

Time will give you the ability to see him and this situation for what it is. But in the meantime, people are here, do you have people IRL? If not then this is your place and we can be your people.

heartofglass23 · 14/12/2023 07:52

Your hormones are likely all over the place.

It's a lot to go through and what you are feeling is a normal reaction.

RainbowRuby · 14/12/2023 07:56

I have read your ‘essay’ 3x over. Big hug to you- life is so hard- may your heart heal, sending love and prayers your way ❤️

MuchTooTired · 14/12/2023 07:59

You are not alone, I’m here reading too. No advice, no opinion, just one woman to another woman 🌸

PepsiCoco · 14/12/2023 08:08

OP it’s early days. You are dealing with two issues.
In relation to him, he was likely never even single. You need to let go of the jealousy and forget about him and learn from it not to invest too soon. See the dating board for lots of advice on that. Block and delete is the only way forward.
As for the termination, it’s early days, you will go through so many emotions. I’m nearly 25 years on from mine and I still get feelings of what ifs and maybes even though I know it was the right decision. For me, keeping busy was the best thing.
Just keep talking it over on here. It’s a great outlet.

ThreeLocusts · 14/12/2023 09:45

JenKelly I'm so sorry. I'm also unimpressed with this man, though. To make all the right noises and then discard you like this?

You got attached quickly because he was there when you were very vulnerable. Nothing stupid about it.

Hope you find healing.