From a collection of first-hand testimonies from women. These were gathered from a survey done by Priests for Life. They can be found on the Priests for Life website.
Share on FacebookI was 19, my boyfriend 21, we loved each other, and we were too ashamed and scared . His Mom always told him she would throw him out of the house, whether she would have, we never told them. I was too ashamed to put my family through it! It was a joint decision and we went together.
(It was) the most horrible experience ever. My whole body felt like it was being ripped apart. Imagine what the baby felt. A nightmare.
It has left a scar on us, which we think will never go away. I still cry everyday and wonder what it was, who it looked like. I keep thinking one day when I die, I’m going to hear this voice saying how could you do that to me. It’s hard to make love sometimes.
I pray and probably should seek counseling but can’t afford it. By writing this, I hope this helps somebody who is thinking about having one — but don’t.
It’s changed my life greatly. I want my baby back. Me and my boyfriend married a year and half later. Weve been married for 5 years have two children and love them dearly, wouldn’t give them up for the world.