Shattered Reflections

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on before me. The intensity of my emotions overwhelmed me, causing

nd of conflicting thoughts that swirled like a tempestuous storm

ng by, I had a lot going on in my life, and I didn't want the little soul growing inside me to become a part of it. Mixe

usly overwhelming and exhilarating, bringing me joy in the knowledge that I had the opportunity to nurture and protect t

ting an abortion seemed to be the most practical choice given my circumstances, a small voice inside me

areer, owning my own home, and achieving financial security. A child appeared

a young woman with countless dreams and aspirations, still striving to pursue my studies, I saw the pregnancy as a p

process of abortion or where to seek assistance. The only person I c

ould assist me. I picked up my phone and dialed her number, and she answered almost immediately. She began apologizing, expressing her deep

. I was surprised to see her there, as she was always late for everything. I ar

; I guess I never really understood

your actions?" I ask

.. he did pay

scene, but I remembered

problem,

hensively, waiting to hea

egnant,"

uch a relief,

er a fie

ild. There is no big deal in that,"

ou caused all of this, you and that jerk of a guy. Why didn't he use protecti

to get in touch with you, but you never gave me an audience, s

bothered about cal

like this. I wanted to tell y

protection. What if I contracted an infect

a called, bringing m

asked, with a look of fear t

t with a lot of women, but he's surely cle

gh of relief

information on how to procee

octor at one of the finest hospitals in the c

le," I

his, you have to trust me, a

her gaze at me for a few seconds with an i

to get rid of the baby?

it a baby," I sa

t's necessary for the sake of both of us," I said, s

decisions we make might not be the

e you had this in you,

made it unfeasible. My life was a mess. Knowing I needed time to establish myself in life, having a baby at this point would be a detriment instea

ia was busy at work, so I had to be here alone. I was here to discuss termin

kind-looking middle-aged man appeared. "Hell

e seemed friendly enough. As we walked back to his office, he asked me a fe

g terminating your pregnancy," he said in

"I just don't know what to do. I'm not ready to be a mo

ifferent types of abortion procedures and their associated risks, as well as the emo

d other options, such as

ould give up my baby. I just don't

the right choice for everyone, but I just want t

. Finally, I looked up at Dr. Alex and spoke softly

or you, then I will make the necessary arrangements. I do want you to know that I am

y one to make, but I also knew that it was the right one for me. As I left his office, I felt a

by the next week for the operation