If u conceived from rape? would u keep it ?

Question

If u conceived from rape? would u keep it ?
women and men yr views please.
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you can see why i asked

i need serious answers only.

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i'm so lost now.

From not knowing if i was actually raped before and suddenly find myself in this situation.

Answer 1

That really is a sad and confusing situation. Sorry to hear what has happened to you, no matter what your decision is - I really do wish you all the best.

Perhaps you could talk to a counsellor - try looking for a women's health centre in your area.

I must admit that if I was in your situation, I would not go through with the pregnancy. I don't think that I could possibly give birth to my rapist's child.

Once again, I wish you all the best. Please contact a counsellor.

Answer 2

I conceived a daughter from rape and I couldn't imagine living without her. She is her own person and not her "father" or should I call him sperm donor. I just see her as my daughter. I love her deeply and she's brought me the greatest joy, though it is tough raising a child alone, I'm so glad I have her. But everyone is different. Only you know what you can handle and where you are in your life. There's always adoption too. There are so many families that would love your child. I was adopted as a baby into a good family. I think this is a question that only you can answer. You will be the one who has to live with the decision. I urge you to look at this baby as the innocent baby that he or she is. He or she is a part of you and this child is their own person. That was the hardest thing for me to do. But once I did, I loved my daughter from then on. I don't regret for a second having her. And if this baby was raised in another family, they would also love him or her all their lives. Most importantly, pray. Find out what you feel after you pray. I'm so sorry you're in this position. It's heartbreaking, I know. It will probably be the biggest decision of your life. I pray that you find peace in any decision you make.

Answer 3

The link is broken, it doesn't take you anywhere, but without seeing the other question, I can say that I honestly don't know wether I would or not. I can say that I am a good person and know that a child is a child no matter how they came into the world. It's not the child's fault, and I would like to think that I would love that child no matter what.

But, whose to say that I wouldn't look at that child day after day and be reminded of the violent method in which he/she was conceived? I can't say that.

So, I don't know.

Answer 4

If it was me and I got raped and conceived from it. No I wouldn't keep the baby. Why should I keep a baby from something like that. Do you know the person that raped you. That's bad when you didn't asked to be rape. I wouldn't wanna keep the child because I didn't asked to be rape. Don't want that child to feel like why my mother don't want me. I would have to look at that child and be remind that's how you came into the world.

Answer 5

I would keep it.... a life is a valuable thing and just because a child is conceived from something as ugly as rape doesn't make that child a monster. I would talk to someone about it and ask him. But its up to you to to make this decsion. There was a woman who I work with (a doctor) who concieved a child from a rape and she is the most beautiful and sweet child in the world!!! Talk to a doctor about your symptoms and get seen by one right away.

Answer 6

you know what? i would really, truly love to tell you to keep the baby, but i can't, because i know that if it was me, i wouldn't be able to do it. even though i would love the baby to death, it would make me so sad to think about what happened.
but, the only reason i might have the baby is that i think that everyone deserves a chance to live, including the unborn. if you can't take care of the baby, you could always put it up for adoption or give it to a foster family and take it back when you were ready.
but this is a decision that is all yours, and you have to amke it based on what you think it right for you AND for the baby.
i hope this was of help to you...

Answer 7

First, I must say...this is a very personal decision that only you can make. It's good to get others' ideas, but ultimately YOU have to live with your decision. Keep in mind on this forum you have the the entire spectrum of extreme conservative to extreme liberal people. That's great - that's what makes things interesting, but looking at other responses you've received - Nobody can put himself in your shoes and tell you not to have an abortion, tell you to give it up for adoption, or to keep it. You have to live with your decision, and unfortunately, any decision you make will have repercussions. On a positive note, there is help available to you to help with the decision making process and can help you come to terms with your decision.

Answer 8

wow what a loaded question. Honestly I don't think I could, I mean it would be a constant reminder of the violation and I can't help but to think some of your bad feelings would self consciously be transferred to the kid.

I think I would look into adoption or something.

If this has happened to you I would seek counseling. If your are thinking abortion they have counselors there that will help you to decide if this is the best choice for you.

Good luck.

Answer 9

God Bless you first off, and I am terribly upset for you. Remember, nothing will go un-punished! As for the child, please keep the child, he/she had nothing to do with the incedent but if the memory of your horrible rape are brought back by this baby so much that it is too painful to bear, than at least give the child up for adoption.

Answer 10

First your link didn't work so I couldn't see. Thats a hard question ...gotta think about that one ..... No i wouldn't keep the baby ... I would get an abortion .. or put baby up for adoption ...