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Abortion & Adoption
The option of adoption can provide you with some of the same benefits as an abortion and yet, have very different emotional outcomes. Listed below are just a few.
The Similarities
- You can continue to pursue the goals and plans you had prior to finding yourself pregnant.
- You are free of all the financial responsibilities involved in raising a child.
- You are free of the responsibilities involved in parenting before you are ready.
- You can keep your lifestyle and resume your education or career.
The Differences
ADOPTION
ABORTION
You will remember the day you gave birth.
You will remember the day of your abortion.
Until your legal rights are terminated; adoption is not final and you can reverse your decision.
Abortion is final; you cannot reverse your decision.
Your pregnancy experience ends with a life.
Your abortion experience ends with a death.
Your may feel good and positive about you choice.
You may feel guilt and shame about your choice.
Reprinted from Pregnant? Now What?, Bethany Christian Services, 2003.