In August of 1988 I was 18 yrs old and just graduated from a career center and high school. I found out I was pregnant by a boy I knew from school. He was 2 years older with 2 children of his own he was not supporting. He beat and raped me the entire time I knew him.
Each time I tried to get away he would follow me and attack me again. In December of that year I was diagnosed with an infection. He was also a chronic drug user who infected me. I went to have the abortion and I saw plenty of young girls just like myself giving every excuse in the world why they did not want there future to be blocked because of a MISTAKE like this. Although I was attacked and given an infection, I knew I had a life inside of me. I tried to get him prosecuted, and put the baby up for adoption. I was told by my mother that I was disgusting, I should never expose my business by trying to let anyone know of the rape. I felt dirty and ashamed. The abortion took all of five minutes and I was not allowed to see anything that was extracted. I had a never ending pain in my lower abdomen ever since. I wanted so dearly for someone to talk to me about the alternatives but everyone in the clinic thought it was best I get the procedure. By the end of the day, my money was gone, I was still ill from the infection, and the dangerous father of the child is still at large. How I regret making those decisions as a lonely young girl who removed an innocent life from existence. It is 12 years later and I’m expecting with a wonderful husband and I also have a precious 8 year old son. I would absolutely consider adoption If was facing the same problems today. NEVER ABORTION
Tonya L.
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