If your friends and family are pressuring you into making an abortion decision, it can be hard to separate their expectations from your own thoughts and feelings. You might feel torn between what people want for you and what you feel inside.
It’s important to remember that while your friends and family may care about you, this decision is up to you. You deserve time to think, space, and support so you can learn about all your options and make an informed decision.
At Attleboro Women’s Health Center, we offer free and confidential services where you can discuss your options in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. We also offer a pregnancy consultation, where we will confirm your pregnancy with lab-quality pregnancy testing and a limited ultrasound with our on-site affiliated medical professionals.
Schedule your free and confidential appointment today.
Create Healthy Space
If you are feeling pressured, it’s best to create some healthy space for yourself so you can process your emotions and understand what you truly want without outside pressure influencing you.
Space doesn’t mean you are ignoring people, it means you are taking time to ground yourself and respond from a calmer headspace. Your mental well-being comes before other people’s opinions.
If pressure ever turns into threats, intimidation, or violence in your home, then you should seek outside support straight away. Abuse can be emotional, not always physical. Reach out to the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) straight away if you ever feel unsafe.
Understand How You Feel
When your loved ones are sharing strong opinions, it can be difficult to hear your own voice. You might feel confused and anxious, leaving you unsure of what you truly want. Ask yourself what feels right for you, not what you think you’re supposed to do.
Even if you don’t know how you will handle having an unexpected pregnancy, there are communities, support, and resources available to help you.
Seek Trusted Support
It can help to talk to someone outside the situation and get a third-party opinion. This could be another trusted friend, mentor, or faith leader, or you can speak to a member of our care team at Attleboro Women’s Health Center.
Having someone neutral and supportive can help you feel less alone and give you space to talk about how you feel without judgment or pressure. Your support should make you feel safe and calm. It should not feel like someone is deciding for you.
Learn About Your Options
Learning about your options and the considerations that come with them can help you make an informed decision. Your options include parenting, adoption, and abortion.
Parenting can feel like a significant commitment, especially if you do not feel prepared to raise a child at this point in your life. There are, however, different programs in Massachusetts that can support you, and we can refer you to them. We also provide free material support, such as diapers and wipes, formula, baby food and emotional and physical support.
Taking time to learn about each option can help you understand what each path involves, including emotional, practical, and physical considerations.
Get Confidential Pregnancy Support At Attleboro Women’s Health Center
You do not have to handle your unexpected pregnancy alone. Attleboro Women’s Health Center is here to provide you with a safe, confidential space where you can ask questions about your options, discuss your situation, and get accurate information.
Our free pregnancy tests and limited ultrasounds will confirm your pregnancy and give you the medical details you need to make an informed decision.
Contact us today to schedule your free and confidential appointment. Same day appointments may be available.