If I told you that after my abortion in 1989
• I lived with a deep sadness and a hole in my soul,
• I experienced grief, something I never expected since this was my choice,
• I experienced a deep regret and spent the time running from the decision I made,
• I felt alone and ashamed,
• I knew that nothing was ever going to be the same.
Ashley Victoria’s Mom
If I told you that after my abortion in 1996
• I wanted to commit suicide,
• I grieved but did not know what was wrong,
• I died right along with my baby,
• I would not do any task just for the joy of it like a leisurely walk. It had to be hard exercise or it was no good.
• I shut down from love.
Grace Roberta’s Mom
If I told you that after my abortion in 1999
• I was drowning in guilt. I died inside,
• I knew I made the wrong choice,
• I felt like a murderer allowed to walk freely in society,
• I could not look at another child without thinking ‘what if…’,
• I spent every day living in shame and grieving the loss of my child.
Giullia & Andréa’s Mom
If I told you that after my abortion in 1972
• I have felt an emptiness that has never gone away,
• I now realize there will be no children or grandchildren there for me when I get old,
• I have never been able to let anyone get close to me,
• I have often wondered what my child would have looked like or what kind of person my child would have been.
• I spent a long time being angry about my decision and feeling sorry for myself.
Elizabeth’s Mom