What should you do if you get raped and face an unwanted pregnancy ? Would it be okay to get an abortion? Since it wasn't my fault and I'm so young and can't possibly have a baby and raise it ... :( or would I have to give birth even under this terrifying situation? Someone please help me. I need to know what the right choice is and I can't decide by myself
Katrina
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Hi Veronica. I would just like to say that I am so sorry you're in this situation. What happened to you was wrong and unfair, and you need to report it to the police and your parents. That's the first thing you need to do, if you haven't already.
Second, while abortion is understandable in this situation, I would really advise against it. The reason is that even though the rape was not your fault, it was not the baby's fault either. Think about it. If you have an abortion, you will be putting your child to death for a crime he/she didn't commit. Two wrongs don't make a right. Abortion will not unrape you, or undo the emotional damage. In fact, it may even make it worse. The best thing you can do in this situation is seek help and support, and go through with the pregnancy. If you don't feel you're ready for a baby, why not adoption? That way your child will go to a loving family and get to go on with his/her life, and you will get to go on with yours. No one gets hurt, and no more damage is done.
My heart goes out to you. I can't even imagine how scared and upset you must be. I hope that you will make the right decision, and I pray that God will give you strength to get through. Good luck and God bless :)
Chuckles
I truly hope you have reported this rape so this person does not get away with it.
No one can tell you what to do, no one can tell you what is right.
If you are pregnant and do not want this pregnancy, then abortion is legal & your choice.
You were raped, you should not be forced to go through the pregnancy to give the child up for adoption, or to keep this child. Some people are strong enough to keep the baby from rape, others are strong enough to give the baby up for adoption. But there is no shame and nothing wrong with choosing abortion. You do not have to go through with the pregnancy.
Yes it would be ok to seek an abortion.
No you dont have to go through pregnancy and give birth.
If an abortion is what you want, then you need to organise this. If you are under 9 weeks pregnant, a medical abortion is possible, just taking medications.
No one can tell you what is the right choice for you. But if you think an abortion is your best option, then that is 100% right for you as you never have to go through an unwanted pregnancy, especially if raped.
If you have not reported this rape, you really need to. Do your parents know? You should really tell your parents about the rape & pregnancy, surely they will help you.
Good luck
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you need to make the decision thats best for you independent of the expectations of anyone else
ideally youll have intelligent caring people discussing your options, providing support and perhaps most importantly making room for you to talk out what youre feeling and experiencing
if you are just dealing with your ordinary circle at the moment seek out professionals in the area
google in your locale for womens resource centres, womens legal centres, rape centres, sexual health clinics
any one of those will be able to put you in contact with great people who are only interested in seeing that you get what you need
good luck
Pippin
Abortion is legal.
You need to report the rape and get counseling for your PTSD. The counselor will help you make the best decision for you about how to proceed.
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No one can tell what is right and what is wrong that is your own decision Don't let anyone influence it Whatever decision you make will only be affecting your life