When you realize that
you are truly pregnant, emotions, fears and what if's
all seem overwhelming. And the idea of adoption seems
the worst of all. But this is a time of thinking through
all the what if's.
"Adoption is not a breaking of trust but a keeping
of faith, not an abdication or responsibility but an
act of redemption, not the abandonment of a baby but
an abandonment of self for a baby's sake." - Curtis
Young, January 2001
The following charts help highlight some of the differences
and similarities between adoption and abortion. Feel
free to contact us if you would like more information
about adoption.
Differences:
| ADOPTION |
ABORTION |
| Your pregnancy ends with giving life. |
Your pregnancy ends with death. |
| You can feel good and positive about
your choice. |
You may feel guilt and shame about
your choice. |
| You will remember giving birth. |
You will remember taking a life. |
| You will have plenty of time to plan
your and your baby’s future. |
Abortion is final: you can’t
go back on your decision. |
| You can hold, name, and love your
baby. |
You will never know or treasure your
baby. |
| You can have continued contact with
your child. |
You will miss the opportunity to see
your child develop. |
Similarities:
| ADOPTION |
ABORTION |
| You can pursue earlier goals and plans |
You can pursue earlier goals and plans |
| You can live independently |
You can live independently |
| You will not have to parent prematurely |
You will not have to parent prematurely |
| You will be free from the financial burdens of
parenting |
You will be free from the financial burdens of
parenting |
| You will avoid being forced into a hasty marriage |
You will avoid being forced into a hasty marriage |
| If you are a teenager, you can resume
your youthful lifestyle |
If you are a teenager, you can resume
your youthful lifestyle |
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