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my story, attack it, I don't care.

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After all the talk of everyone having a right to an opinion on this site, I don't see why you can't disagree?????? There are certain subjects that are really sensitive spots for others on this site and yep, abortion is one of them. There is a minority of women out there that use abortion as a form of birth control and that is something that I utterly disagree with. Then there are the women that have to abort for many and various medical reasons. They have no choice! Then there are the women that agonise over the decision. It is not a decision that anyone wants to ever have to make but the reality for some people is that they have to. It's still their choice as it was mine. I chose not to bring a child into this world who was created from a very vicious and brutal sexaul assult. I just couldn't do it. For those who said and still say that I should of just put the child up for adoption, ummmm, no! As a result of another sexual assult I found myself pregnant again. Due to the bashing that I had received the doctor's advised me that ANY medical procedure would be too risky for me. So my choice was taken away. The only choice I had was not to die. When my daughter was born I had the adoption papers ready and nearly signed them. Deciding not to put her up for adoption was THE hardest decision I have ever made. Sad, but true. To the women that have put children up for adoption I bow down to you. I was not strong nor brave enough to go through with it. I love ny daughter more than anything but I'll admit that there are days when I look at her and I am instantly reminded of how she came to be. I suppose the question is being asked, would I have had an abortion if I had the choice?????? I don't know but what I do know is this, I would of made a decision that was right for ME. Regardless of all the advice, the decision would of be mine and mine alone.

I have been present at other womens abortions, I have counselled women who are considering one and in that capacity I presented a fair and well rounded case for ALL the options open to them. I would of been sacked otherwise! I was the one that explained what would happen during the procedure and yes it was hard but I informed them in a compassionate and factual way. I mean, would you rather not have abortion legalised???? Back to some filthy back room???? For me, no thanks!!!!

For the pro lifers out there, glad to see your so passionate. Your entitled to your opinion as I am to mine. Me, I'm passionate about people! I know what abortion is, I know that innocent babies are being aborted but I also know this, there are some INNOCENT WOMEN out there who have been through hell and having a child could do more untold damage than an abortion. Do I regret my decision??? No. Do I hate myself for what I did? No. Do I support the right to choose??? Most definitely. Did I get angry yesterday??? Yep, most definitely. Someone was hurting more than I think anyone really knew. I care more about that than the fact that she CHOSE to have an abortion. Sure, no one had to click on the link, I didn't again, my choice as it was to post it in the first place. So post away but when it gets down to subjects that are obviously going to cause a stir remember, a little bit of compassion goes along way.

Again, my opinion and mine alone. Feel free to say what you want, attack away. I have said what I wanted to and feel that I have made my point. My blog, my thoughts, my story..... do with it as you please.

P.S to anyone that I may of upset yesterday, I apologise. I'm big enough to know that some people reading it may of been hurt and I am deeply sorry.

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DarkenedAngel
August 2007 | DarkenedAngel
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
I'm in the process of randomly catching up. Gees, I'm kinda glad I wasn't around when all this went down yesterday! Well done to you for writing this matey.


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Libby24
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | Libby24
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
i want to send you a hug for writing this. i can but imagine how you felt through this. i have been through the sexual assults and thank god i never fell pregnant. i am pro life, but i guess if it was a choice over me living or dying that i would rather live.

i repsect everyone's choice in life too.

for those girls who do give their babies up for adoption look at what they are doing... they are giving a family that cant have children have children. so they are giving life to someone else.

you are corageouse to share this and i do feel sorry for people who have to say hey no your wrong cause in the end its your choice and only you have to live with it for the rest of your life.

HUGS
Luv
Liz


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stacey79
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | stacey79
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
hi im against abortion BUT im not as out there as alot of people i accept people have to make there own decsions you have to live your life no-one else.my sister had to abort i understood y she had to do it (health reasons)i think it is fantastic you can share your story i think we all have something to learn from it.great writting i dont think less off you for what you thought of doing or did i think you are brave.


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Marglr
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | Marglr
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
I hear your reasons for writting this but I hope you don't mind some more support. I think anyone that tries their best to led a life they can be proud of deserves support. You can't push judgement on anyone,no one has the right to do that. Choices through this tough old life are hard enough and you owe no one explanation. You owe yourself compassion,honesty and and forgiveness. These things we do for friends but rarely ourselves.


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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Hey there,
                  I forgave myself along time and it was really,really hard!! There is a saying that guilt is a wasted emotion and in this instance that saying is true for me. Yes, I had an abortion and felt guilty afterwards. Couple that with the shame I felt...... double whammy!!!! I no longer feel either emotion and if anything I am proud of myself for making a well informed and thought out decision. In a perfect world this kind of decision wouldn't have to be made............ ahhh the perfect world hey??????

Thanks for commenting Marglr,

fi xoxo

P.S Of course I don't mind a bit of support lol!!!


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           Marglr
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | Marglr
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Hi Fi,you got support and if you need more you know were I am! I'll support the heck out of you Girl! Take care.


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Tadexpress
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | Tadexpress
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Well said and well written, the choice is personal, difficult and one that can only be made by the woman who is faced with the decision. My M-I-L is a prolifer who used to and I mean "used to" try and get me to join her committees, the last time it came up I said to her... you live a comfortable life, you have a large home and plenty of money how about you take in some of the homeless kids.... I am pro-choice I wont change I believe that when the decision has been made the woman needs love and support because it is NOT a decision women make lightly and I certainly dont want to see a return to the backyard style of abortion... we call ourselves civilised and yet let our passionate opinions on a topic get carried away...opinions are personal and correct for you but they should never be rammed down other peoples throats as if they are the be all and end all because the person who is standing there making the decision needs understanding, comfort and most importantly, as I said, support!


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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Well said to you as well and thank you for your comment. You are so right, support is the key in this situation. I wrote this blog as my story, my beliefs and left it open for people to do it with it what they want. I didn't write it for sympathy or funnily enough, support. I wrote it in the hope that others could gain some insight or try to see things from another perspective. Abortion has been and always will be one very touchy subject. However, it's not something to be swept under the carpet. I feel it needs to approached with compassion, support and a little bit of empathy.

thanks again for your comment,

fi xoxo


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mummy2girls
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | mummy2girls
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.

rebecca's quote says it all hun.

just to add that i don't agree or disagree with abortion it depends on the circumstance and i think that you are one hell of a brave person and a fabulous mother!

lol to you and yours, lisa xxxx.



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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
thanks lisa !!!!! Brave is a really strong word to use and I guess others may see me like that but I don't. Sure, really crap things have happened but I have survived as have many others. Guess I'm just someone that learn's things the hard way!!!!!

Thanks again, I really do appreciate your kind words,

fi xoxo


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anon
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | anon
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
No one should have to defend their beliefs or opinions and you have the right to voice them. No explanations needed for me. well spoken too.
mwah


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RebeccaDorant
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | RebeccaDorant
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
just thought i would throw in a quote from one of our old members here about this topic that i think rings true and holds a deper meaning here than may first appear

"...you can never fully understand the way others might feel about a highly emotional issue until you have walked that path yourself..."  - Wendigo.

hope you get where i am comming from. MAB!


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      mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | mumof2b
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
So true becca.........I miss her widom.......


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           RebeccaDorant
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | RebeccaDorant
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
*becca drinks to wendigo!!!*


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RebeccaDorant
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | RebeccaDorant
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
opinions are who we are... nice to see you fi! you are one rocking chickie

POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!!!

*beca is practicing with her kalak keyboard!!!.... hehe*
i am all typed out from the other day so this will be short and sweet....

this blog is brave and defines rationally pasionate, you are an asset to minti (and my friends list)..... well done and keep up the good fight! - your solider and local alien becca ::)'s


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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Thanks Becca !!!!!!!!! I'll keep on fighting as long as you are there beside me!!!!!!! Yep, opinions are who we are and without them...... boring!!!!!!!!

fi xoxo


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mummyofbabydylanxo
4.33 (Good) | July 2007 | mummyofbabydylanxo
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.

like i have said im sorry for hurting people by reminding them of the abortions but why is it that im not allowed my opinion? im also sorry for those who have LEGITIMATE reasons of abortions, yet why call me names and get soooooooo angry at one persons veiw, do you see me getting mad at you for beleiving another thing?...... no! I stood up for what I beleived in and placed that link on with warnings, to show why I disagree and very against abortions....but yet I hurt alot of people by showing a link to a video and yet get attacked for going against it when had the choice to not watch... also yes I did have my beautiful son out of wedlock please do not attack my religion... I did sin by having my son out of marridge but my God is forgiving and we all do mistakes in life and no one is perfect.... so please dont attack me on my religion..what I did yesterday was stood up for what I beleived in and showed why Im very against it by showin the link to the video... the evidence showed it clearly

again im sorry for hurting ppls feelings but Im still standing up for what I believe in and what I showed was okay for even minti regulations, it was taken off and the reason was how bad ppl were gettin upset and nasty.... sometimes the truth hurts.....

I did not delibertily place it on to hurt you but to simply show what I beleive, I see many ppl on minti that place links on theirs so why cant I?

hope you all have a good night....

oh by the way Im not at all attacking you!!



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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
If you read my blog carefully than you'll see that I said that people are entitled to an opinion and I have never, EVER said otherwise. I have not once called you any names anywhere on this site, I am not in high school and don't play those kind of games, so please re think that statement. I also said that I am glad that you are passionate, as am I. Am I angry??? Yes! Why? well since I'm apparently required to justify myself yet again here it is for the last time. Your action caused a reaction of hurt, pain and disgust. I therefore got angry at that. Again like I said in my blog, I am passionate about people and when there are people I deeply care about hurting I will defend and speak out for them. So there, I have again jusitfied my anger.
Again, I did NOT watch the video. I have not attacked you for having your son out of wedlock so please re direct that comment to the person concerned. What I am doing right now is standing up for what I believe in as you did and I never said that you shouldn't. Sometimes the truth hurts is right but why choose to bring back something that most of us have dealt with????? Why keep going on about it????? I know I blogged about it and my reason behind it is this. I chose to share my story so others might be strong enough to share theirs. If I end up being the lone one that speaks out so be it. I am highly passionate and compassionate at the same time. I see your side of it and you have your beliefs and like I said, good on you for doing so. I have not once attacked your religous beliefs, I know better than to do that. You believe what you want and I'll believe what I want. I guess the difference between us is that I am open to changing mine when someone presents a new of thinking and I have learnt when to walk away and leave subjects like these alone. It's the difference's between people that make life that little more exciting (to me anyway) but it's the ability to appreciate them that most of us struggle with. So let's just leave it alone now.


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      mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | mumof2b
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Do you even know what it's like to have to make THE hardest decision of your life.........I never once thought I would be in the position I was in.  I didn't have my abortion because I was raped or for a medical condition.......and no it wasn't used as a form of birth control either.........so is it still LEGITIMATE?????   You have no idea what it's like to go through what I went through and have to live with that decision for the rest of my life.......you are judging us and you are attacking us........I don't need you coming in here and making me feel like I've done something wrong........Why can't you just leave it alone now!!!!  Stop bringing up this topic when it's obvious to you that people are hurting......is that what you you want????


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lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Thanks to all who left such lovely and supportive comments here. It really does mean a lot to me and there aren't any words that come close to descibe just how much.

fi xoxo


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mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | mumof2b
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.

Last night hit me like a tone of bricks that I honestly didn't see coming, as you know!!  Without you it would have been something I wouldn't have gotten up from so quickly.........you were my saviour last night..........thank you!!!

me xxxxxx



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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Ahhh, the amazing power of hyper colour t shirts, stone wash and of course ACID WASH!!!!!!!! Hunni, the small amount I did to help you was just that, small. You pulled yourself back from the pain you were in and you should be so proud of yourself, think it's obvious that I am!!!!!!!

Well done you, you are amazing!!!!!

hugs and "Living on a prayer" woo hoo,

fi xoxoxo


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           mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | mumof2b
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Don't forget the banana clip and leg warmers.........


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                lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Which goes perfect with a ra-ra, a side pony tail, a bit of blue eyeshadow and those famous ruby red lips!!!!  I'm ready for a night out how bout u????

fi xoxo

P.S Have progressed to sweaty feet now....... help!!!!


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                     mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | mumof2b
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
hehehehehehehehehehe...............


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                          lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Glad you think you're funny!!!! Funny how you can go off some people so quickly isn't it!!!!! Just remind me to breathe, I've seem to have forgotten how to................................... must remember the mantra............. o.k not working.....................

fi xoxo


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sarahkate2202
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | sarahkate2202
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
I think, that was a strong and heart felt entry. And to be honest I agree. Abortion is a choice that needs to be there. Weather we like it or not, some people and the unborn child would suffer if the pregnancy continued. and adoption, sounds like a great thing, but not right for everyone. everyone has their own experiences, own beliefs, and values we should respect them all. I have NO need to attack your views and values they should be respected.


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jenaya04
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | jenaya04
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Attack you? not me matey! Applaude you? Yep and three big cheers! What small bit about you i have just read makes the pit of my tummy turn for you. I know u r probably not after sympathy but, gee woman, u poor bugger! Im sure many people wouldnt come out the other side. Well done, Joxx


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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Still coming out the other side but it's looking a lot better!!!!!! I have a load of people that I owe so much to cos without them I wouldn't be who I am today.

What you said wasn't taken as sympathy but as a show of support for which I thank you!!!!!

fi xoxoxo


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lisasmith140483
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lisasmith140483
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
opps pressed the wrong button, i have had friends in the situation and they have made the tough decisions and abortion will always be one of those topics that causes a stir, thanks for writing this... all my love sweet


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lisasmith140483
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lisasmith140483
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
well done and i totally agree, perfectly said sweetheart!! xoxox


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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Thanks miss lisa!!!! Think I kinda broke my "no reply" rule lol!!! Seriously, with this amount of support and honesty being shown, how can I not???

Thanks again, it is appreciated,

fi xoxo


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           lisasmith140483
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lisasmith140483
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
oh your welcome my darling, i just love the way you put things!!


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                lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Hey, thanks again!!!!! I have my moments put it that way!!!!! Can you feel the love in the room people?????? Hee hee hee.........

Thanks hunni,

fi xoxo


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cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | cazza
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
thats how u feel and i respect u for that... and yes get on msn and smaile woman its all good...


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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Ahhhh to get on msn I require broadband and me not have that yet but one day I'll crash on through. I am smiling......... no fear, I turned my frown upside down!!!!

thanks cazza,

fi xox


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blackwidowkate
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | blackwidowkate
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Hi
Well I am going to attack you
Attack attack you and cyber tickle you to make you smile
Luv Deb


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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Ahhh, how did you know I was ticklish hahahahaha!!!!! I'm smiling don't you worry and there are a few people to thank for that but that's for another blog another time!!!!

fi xox


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      llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | llmunchkin
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Yeah I was thinking of attacking her with a giant choclate mudcake - then I ate it.


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           lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
That's alright, the cheesecake with chocolate sauce I was gonna throw at you was also eaten lol!!!! (mmm, it was yummy too)

fi xox


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MumKim
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | MumKim
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
I don't know quite what to say but I feel I should say something.
Your story is amazing.You sound like a very strong lady.
I missed yesterdays dramas but it does sound like that blog should have had a warning in the title. From what I read today you are not the only one to have been hurt.
Personally I would love to see the topic of abortion banned from the advice section.
Thank you for sharing your story.


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llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | llmunchkin
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Wow, you just jumped up from your corner and came out punching.  I love your story, I feel privileged when people share their own personal stories with us like this. Everyone makes decisions based on what they believe is the best thing to do at the time.  Just as you have, and BBTLB has done - there should be no judgement either way.  The most important thing is to share your experience to help you heal, and to help other's who may be facing a similar decision.

Cheers to you Champion.


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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Thank you lui. My abortion was a long time ago and whilst I'll never forget it, I have learnt to be strong enough to move on from it. I'm with you, it all got a bit confusing in the end!!

Sometimes by sharing our very personal experiences it gives others the strength to either make a decision or to give a voice to their own experience. No one is ever going to agree on the subject of abortion, I have chosen not to force anyone in anything they don't want to do.

thanks again,

fi xoxo


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bittenbythelovebug
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | bittenbythelovebug
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.

Yesterday upset me more than words. Why was I made to feel like I had to justify a very painful desision made by both myself and my husband? My twins were three when we chose not to have a child after falling pregnant while using contraception. How could I tell my three year olds...oh well we don't want this kid but mums gonna have it and give it away to someone else? I donn't think so!

What annoyed me the most was the religous stab and I found it somewhat amusing that someone claiming to be religous and all had such strong opinions of abortion when they have a child out of wedlock. Isn't that a no no? Whatever!

Good on ya for putting your story out there. I have written and deleted a few times yesterday because I thought it didn't deserve a response. But, I have responded in support of you. BIG HUGS Tracey xx



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      llmunchkin
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | llmunchkin
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
I must say similar thoughts crossed my mind - in the end I wish that I had just written nothing, however I still stand by what I did write.  It was an odd beginning, and a freakish ending, and I can't help but wonder what motivated the publishing of it... Was it about religion, a person's opinion, or a person's experience... It all got rather confusing.


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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
I was not going to respond to anyone but your response deserves one.
You made a very painful decision yes but I have to say I'm proud of you CHOOSING to decide. You did what you felt what was right for you and your family. It was decision for you and your husband and while it is so painful to decide you again did what you felt was right.

thanks for commenting,

fi xo


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cookclan
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | cookclan
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Hunni there is nothing in here for anyone to attack you about...Not one thing...I think you are so wonderful sharing this with other people here...I am sooo proud of you...I have a friend who was also assaulted and fell pregnant and she chose to keep him....He was very young when she decided to adopt him out eventually because she could not handle it and was scared she would hate him because of how he was bought into this world....He is now old enough to see her you know and he has met her and they are great friends...She made a decsion that was right for her but back then I am not sure that terminations were done very cleanly...As you know hunni I had a brain tumour and I know that falling pregnant again will promote growth of the cancer in my head and I too knew that before my hubby got the snip if I did I would have to think really hard about termination...I would have had too regardless of my beliefs....I have also supported friends go through them and you know what I would never ever judge them or treat them any different because of the choice they made about their bodies...Sorry to ramble in your blog...hehe...really I am sorry....You take care of you ...
Mwah
Angie


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      lonely28
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | lonely28
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Ramble away lol! We all make decisions in life that are extremely difficult and while we may not agree with what other people decide, it's a basic right that everyone has. I choose not to persecute (excuse the spelling lol) but support instead.

Abortion is a decision that requires all the facts, options and SUPPORT! Now I'm starting to ramble lol!

fi xo


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emmie
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | emmie
Re: my story, attack it, I don't care.
Well said hun good on you


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