17 years old girl was sexualy abuse :(

United States
April 7, 2008 12:39pm CST
hi you all, One of my closest friends was raped like 3 weeks ago and now she is pregnant, but she doesn't want to keep the baby since she feels that the baby is going to be a mark for her entire life, and she is asking for my opinion, I really don't know what to tell her, what do you guys think she should do??
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@Bethany1202 (3431)
• United States
15 Apr 08
You cannot tell her the right decision. If you are her friend, simply listen to her and stick by her decision, whatever it may be. She will have to deal with knowing all her life that the child came from a traumatic event if she chooses to keep it. On the other hand, she will have to know she ended a life if she chooses an abortion. It's not a good situation and the decision will not be easy. It's something she needs to think long and hard about. Just assure her you'll still be her friend and be there for her whatever the outcome, and let her know you will not judge her either way. Best wishes to you and your friend.
• United States
16 Apr 08
thanks for your reply, I appreciated, I talk to her 'cause the thing is she is underage and her mom doesn't allow her to have an abortion, so I talk to them about adoption and so far they both agree on doing so, but thanks again for your advice..
@diansinta (7544)
• Indonesia
18 Apr 08
I don't think i will suggest for abortion, And half of the baby is her, she have to decided carefully, about the future. And living with the consequences.
@diansinta (7544)
• Indonesia
22 Apr 08
That would be very nice
• United States
21 Apr 08
hey there, Thanks for your answer, I already talk to her and her mom about adoption and They both agree on doing so, I just hope she realize that is her baby too, but is her decision so I can't do anything also,but to be honest I don't think she's gonna be able to give up her baby once she sees and hold him/her. ;)
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@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
8 Apr 08
Hello there princesita, first of all, I would like to offer my deepest regret for the state of your friend whom had been raped and then gotten pregnant due to the process. I truly sympathize with her and could probably felt her hurt. What maniac could do something like that to a lady. I could definitely understand her remorse in not wanting the baby but perhaps you could just advice her that the baby is truly innocent and that is already a part of her. Why not just advice her to give birth to the innocent child and send away for adoption if she really cannot "see" the baby. Who knows, after the baby is born, she might have a change of heart and come to love the baby and take care of him/her? Have a nice day ;)
@zed_k4 (17589)
• Singapore
10 Apr 08
Thanks sweetie for rating me as the best response -smiles humbly- .. yes, I think you should talk to her and advice her. You are a good friend and I think she will be glad that you are there to "support" her in whatever condition she is in. Do keep all of us posted on the outcome of things in your further discussions, have a nice day. ;)
• United States
8 Apr 08
Thanks for your advice, I'm gonna talk to her and see what happen..
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@babykeka80 (2084)
• United States
7 Apr 08
That is a decision she and her parents need to come up with. Abortion and adoption are options depending on her personal feelings. I personally could not emotionally handle and abortion but would never look down on someone for it. Is she positive it was the rapist who got her pregnant? No offense just asking. She needs to sit down and weigh her options and realize whatever she choses not only effects her but the life inside her and it is a lifetime decision regardless what the choice is.
• United States
7 Apr 08
Yeah, he is in prison now, and the doctors found his semen inside her, that is so sad, I personally wouldn't be able to have an abortion
@GreenMoo (11834)
7 Apr 08
All you can do is respect her decision. It's a terribly sad situation but she'll have to live with the decision for the rest of her life, what ever she chooses to do, so it's essential that she makes the decision for herself. Is she attending any counselling sessions? I imagine that speaking with someone experienced in dealing with the issues she is no doubt going through would help her.
• United States
8 Apr 08
yes she is going to a psychologist, is a really sad and hard decision to make because she doesn't want to keep the baby but her mom is not going to allow her to have an abortion and she is underage, well I'm going to let her know about option that Zed_K4 said, maybe she could have the baby and then give it up for adoption and after seeing her baby she might even change her mind, since that's a little piece of her don't you think???
@mefadon3 (296)
• United States
8 Apr 08
It is a shame that she got raped. I think if she cannot handle being the mother of this child, I think she should give it up for adoption. It is not the child's fault that it was conceived in this manner and I believe that something good could come out of this horrendous situation.
• United States
14 Apr 08
thanks for your opinion I think so too, thank you again have a nice day