That's a pretty hard story to write. I hope it provides some of the healing that you need....prepare yourself for remarks that may be made ignorantly. No one else knows your scars for that decision.
I think you should send it in - and "gregory" is the last person I'd consider in the big picture.
Best to you.
hugs...and a freepmail in a minute.
Tell it like it is, Sister!
You are very brave and thank you for sharing.
I would send your story to Ms. and Double Dog Dare them to print it.
Dollars to Donuts, they won't.
That was very brave of you... I found it really compelling that you were straightforward and factual, and have interesting and VERY moderate suggestions as to how to begin to turn things around at the abortion clinics.
As always, I think that paying for sins on this plain, regardless of the magnitude, begins with an act of contrition... beyond that, I wish you well, and thanks for your post.
It was brave of you to post this. Have you asked our Lord for His forgiveness? This gesture might bring peace and healing. V's wife.
I would be interested it what other items played a part in your assumed transition from thinking of yourself as a liberal to your political sensibilites today.
You are oh so brave!
I've had friends who've gone through abortions... 4 that I know of .. and every one was very upset by it. (Upset is such a weak word... it was more than that.)
Thank you for putting on paper .. for sharing the lies that women are fed ...
I admire your courage. Forgiveness is available. And it's free.
God bless you. Your story has great value. Don't be ashamed to tell it.
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We divorced two years later. I still have nightmares.
Before either my mother or my older sister were born my mom was pregnant with another potential son. Towards the end of the pregnancy she became extremely anemic and almost died.
If she had not had an abortion, she most likely would have died, and I wouldn't be here today.
I'm sorry for your loss.
You honor us with your trust.
May we honor you with understanding.
>It's not nice. Not nice at all.<
Your story could save other girls or women from having an abortion. Thank you for having the courage to post it here.
I am very sorry for the loss of your baby, your first child.
Don't waste your time sending this in to MS. magazine. It will go directly into the round file.
You'll see your first child someday, in Heaven. He won't be nearly as hard on you as you are on yourself.
You will be able to wisely guide your daughter on life's serious choices. She will make better decisions.
God bless you all.
I am an unabashed pro-lifer. But I'd welcome you and your family as neighbors and friends any ol' time.
I hope you don't learn the hard way that although you think these people are your friends, when it comes to abortion, all bets are off. I shared my abortion story, which wasn't quite like yours, about four years ago. TO THIS DAY, people here will throw it in my face (BABY KILLER) when it suits them. So I understand your need and your honesty...but be prepared for the worst.
Which does not matter, frankly, because Gregory and I are both murderers and it isn't easy admitting you're a murderer.
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Well, I'm taking a chance here too, although I've posted it on other message boards. I also had an abortion and it affected me negatively for a long time. They try to tell you it doesn't, but I would bet that for a good majority it does. I also feel that I am a murder, but I will say that I've been forgiven by God and only thru him was I able to forgive myself.
I just had to tell you that you aren't alone...there are plenty of others out here.
Thanks for sharing!