Things You Should Never Say: Abortion

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Ashleah
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Things You Should Never Say: Abortion

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Choosing to have an abortion can be a difficult decision, especially for teens and young adults. There is so much stigma around teen pregnancy that we forget to recognize how much maturity and strength it takes to choose the best option. Having support is crucial but can be hard to find. Even people who mean well can say things that are hurtful.

Just like in the Things You Should Never Say:Pregnancy, if you have made the choice to terminate a pregnancy or know someone who has what are things that you should not say or ask?
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Re: Things You Should Never Say: Abortion

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You should never ever guilt someone before or after their decision to have an abortion by telling them "You shouldn't have gotten yourself in this situation in the first place!" or "If you had only made the right decision to begin with . . ."

Most likely this person is already feeling pretty cruddy about the stress they're going through. They shouldn't be guilted by others about what they have done/are doing with THEIR body.
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