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#RI-6a23cac0·6 months ago·
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My Nmom confessed to partying while pregnant with me

I was born premature and physically disabled due to her substance abuse

What I wish I knew
"She should have had an abortion instead of putting me through this"
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't enable or excuse substance abuse during pregnancy"
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High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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