How do you mentally prepare yourself for an abortion? How do you emotionally survive it?

Oh, honey, I'm so sorry you're going through this.

People usually feel relieved after their early-term abortions, because most people who have abortions want them, desperately, and experience it as a healing medical procedure. But you don't want it, and your right to choose to keep the baby should be just as vital and important as anyone else's right to choose not to, and I don't think I can promise you that you won't be traumatized or that it won't permanently mar your relationship.

Is there any chance there are charities in your area who can help you? Have you talked to the people at Planned Parenthood about whether they can refer you to a social worker who can help walk you through applying for government aid or know of a support group or organization that might be able to provide help with healthcare and babysitting and food? Do you have family you could reach out to for help? I know the "pro-life" crowd is frequently incredibly hypocritical about this sort of thing but might be someone who really believes what they're saying and will want to try to offer you the support you need.

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