Today, I got pregnant even though I was on birth control. The father is nowhere to be found and I don’t even know his last name. My parents kicked me out of the house because apparently, “I’m an adult, so make adult choices.” I’m too scared to get an abortion. I’m at my wits' end. All due to failed birth control. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after a necessary medical procedure that rendered my birth control ineffective, I found out I’m pregnant. I was already planning to break up with my manchild boyfriend, and when I told him this, his first response was, “What will my parents think?” Parents with whom he still lives at age 30. FML
Today, my boyfriend kicked me out and threatened to get a restraining order after I called him an asshole. I'm 16 weeks pregnant and over 1,000 miles away from my parents' house. FML
Today, I managed to get pregnant on purpose, in hopes to get my cheating boyfriend to stop seeing his side piece. Turns out he’s "not ready to be a dad" and prefers the homewrecking skank and left. Now I’m stuck with rent I can’t afford by myself, and a baby I don’t even want anymore. FML
Today, I had the abortion my husband and I agreed on, after multiple forms of birth control failed. His family somehow found out, and now they're all mad at us for not telling them I was ever pregnant, with a child we never wanted, and took precautions to avoid creating. FML
Today, I finally had my doctor's appointment to get my tubes tied. I've been waiting for 2 years. Instead, I found out that my birth control failed and I'm pregnant. FML
Today, I went to the health department to get on some birth control. I left the health department without birth control, and with the news that I'm pregnant. FML
Today, the guy I had a two-week long fling with and got pregnant by (while on birth control I might add), and who disappeared more than a decade ago after I told him, showed up at my door, demanding shared custody of my daughter. While he is her biological parent, she’s never met him and was terrified. FML
Today, I went to my parents' house after escaping my abusive relationship. My mom scoffed and said, “This is what happens when you move out, barely graduated high school, with a bum.” When I told her I was 3 months pregnant, she said, “And a child out of wedlock? You’re a lost case!” and slammed the door in my face. FML
Today, I got fired for not being mature enough. I just found out I’m pregnant. FML
Today, I accidentally got pregnant by my boyfriend of three years and now I’m 4 months pregnant, single and we don’t even talk anymore. The best part is that he doesn’t believe I’m pregnant, nor that it’s his. FML
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tiptoppc 21
Sex, even on birth control, can come with unexpected consequences. It’s why condoms should always be used as well if you are avoiding getting pregnant. That said, if you slept with someone you don’t even know their last name, you definitely should’ve used a condom. More than just babies come from sex and condoms help prevent those to. That said, look up resources in your state for unwanted pregnancy. Usually some nonprofits can help, and if available, contact planned parenthood to see your options. You don’t have to get an abortion. It does take a mental toll, but before you do anything, you want to look into your options and if you do decide to, don’t let anyone shame or punish you for it. Unless they were willing to raise it themselves, they have no say. There also in some places is a surrender law about surrendering children shortly after birth. You may have to use that if it’s available. Whether you choose to give birth, or choose an abortion, please learn the pros and cons from an agency that can answer all your questions. But please take care of yourself and your needs first. You can’t raise a kid if you can’t support yourself first. And if this was a result of rape or another crime, please address that as well first. Hang in there.
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tiptoppc 21
Sex, even on birth control, can come with unexpected consequences. It’s why condoms should always be used as well if you are avoiding getting pregnant. That said, if you slept with someone you don’t even know their last name, you definitely should’ve used a condom. More than just babies come from sex and condoms help prevent those to. That said, look up resources in your state for unwanted pregnancy. Usually some nonprofits can help, and if available, contact planned parenthood to see your options. You don’t have to get an abortion. It does take a mental toll, but before you do anything, you want to look into your options and if you do decide to, don’t let anyone shame or punish you for it. Unless they were willing to raise it themselves, they have no say. There also in some places is a surrender law about surrendering children shortly after birth. You may have to use that if it’s available. Whether you choose to give birth, or choose an abortion, please learn the pros and cons from an agency that can answer all your questions. But please take care of yourself and your needs first. You can’t raise a kid if you can’t support yourself first. And if this was a result of rape or another crime, please address that as well first. Hang in there.