I had an abortion fifteen years ago and I still think about the child I didn't have every year on the due date, but I can't talk about this sadness because I chose this and still believe it was right.
More people experience this than they realize.
Necessary decisions can involve real loss that deserves acknowledgment even when the choice remains correct and unregretted.
“Where Are You with Disenfranchised grief — when loss isn't recognized?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.