tw: consumed with regret after abortion

[Anyadvicepleasr]

I cant stop crying. I had an abortion a week ago. Had minera fitted at the same time. I feel so much loss like I made a terrible mistake. Im 39 and have no children. I feel like i was handed a gift and threw it away, I feel so sad for the child that could have been and although i had strong reasons not to I just feel regret all the same, and it turns out I'm sad I won't ever be a mother

I’m so sorry you feel this way OP. It’s natural to feel a sense of loss and regret but you had reasons which drove you to that difficult decision and those reasons still stand. Your hormones will be all over the place which won’t be helping. I hope you make your peace with your decision soon.

Please reach out for counselling, that will help

OK.

For tonight: Shout crisis text helpline: Text SHOUT to 85358. Free, does not show up on any bill. Trained crisis volunteers available 24/7.

The Samaritans - not just because you want to do away with yourself. You may have to wait a while but they are the original and still the best: 116 113.

Tomorrow morning: ARCH (Abortion Recovery Care & Helpline) 0345 603 8501 Open from 9am - 10pm daily.

You should also have access to post procedural support via whoever did it? BPAS? NUPAS?

Are you in the UK?

I am aware that all I have said so far is very information driven and might sound a bit cold but I've had an abortion. It was awful. No two ways about it. I had good reasons for it and it was 12 years ago now.

Maybe talk to some of those people I've mentioned. They're trained. I'm not. Just got my own experience. Which might not be like yours.

One step at a time.

You WILL cry though. The termination has also messed up your hormones. Greatly.

Anyway, There's some contacts for you. There's PM (Private Message) on here too. I'll reply. I might not within five minutes etc but I'll get back within 24 hours?

How does that sound for now?