If your partner is pressuring you to have an abortion, it’s essential to step back and make sure you’re making the decision that is right for you. Your pregnancy decision should never be made out of fear, coercion, or pressure from someone else. In fact, your mental and emotional health depends on it.
Read on to learn why it’s critical to ensure you’re making your own pregnancy decision—plus steps you can take to ensure you are.
The Impact of Feeling Pressured into Abortion
Studies show that women who feel pressured into having an abortion are at higher risk of experiencing serious mental health challenges later on, including:
- Depression and persistent sadness
- Anxiety and feelings of regret
- Substance abuse as a way to cope with emotional pain
- Difficulty in relationships due to unresolved grief or trauma
Your feelings about your pregnancy matter. If you feel uncertain or uneasy, that’s a sign that you need time, space, and support to explore your options without external pressure.
How to Make Your Own Decision
If you feel pressured, here are some steps you can take to regain control over your decision:
- Give yourself time: You don’t have to rush. Take the time you need to consider what is best for you—not what’s convenient for everyone else.
- Seek a trusted support system: Talk to a close friend, family member, counselor, or support group who will listen without judgment.
- Learn about your options: Knowing all you can about all your choices, including parenting and adoption, can help you make a fully informed decision.
- Set boundaries: Let your partner know that it’s important to process this decision together, and that pressure from them is not going to improve the situation. They are meant to be a part of your support system, not the reason you feel pushed into a choice.
Mosaic Sexual Health Clinic Is Here for You
You don’t have to go through this alone. At Mosaic Sexual Health Clinic, we provide a safe, supportive space where you can talk through your feelings, explore your options, and receive free pregnancy services to help you make an informed decision. Our team is here to listen and provide the compassionate support you deserve.
If you’re feeling pressured and need a place to talk, reach out to us today. Your future, your health, and your decision matter.
*At our clinic, we do not perform or refer for abortions, but we are committed to being an affordable first step so that you can receive the information and clarity you need prior to such a big decision.