She aborted her last pregnancy and faced the consequences....

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In the heart of the vibrant town,  lived a young woman named Mena, beautiful and ambitious, Mena feared that motherhood would derail her dreams of fashion and lifestyles. Due to warnings from her lover never to get pregnant, and if eventually, she has to abort, though Mena has had three abortions already before now, she secretly aborted her pregnancy—unaware that this was the last she could ever have.   Mena couldn't bear at the hospital when she heard that her lover, had gotten married to a rich woman in town, forgetting about their dreams to live together, luckily she survived as though the procedure was handled by professional medical staffs.   Mena lost her womb from the very last abortion she indulge in at the backstreet clinic, Months after she recovered, Mena settled for her dreams by starting a blog, writing about her story in response to giving a clear understanding about abortion, she became successful in her efforts towards her dreamed career.    #africanfolktale #traditionalbeliefs #morallessons #storytelling #africantales #folktalewisdom #sacredlife #africanstories #decisionmaking #folklore #choicesandconsequences

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00:00In the vibrant town of Middleberth, nestled between hills and bustling markets,

00:04lived Mina, a 23-year-old university graduate known for her beauty, charm, and poise.

00:11From a modest background, she dreamt of becoming a fashion designer and opening a boutique in the

00:16city. Her relationship with Chica, a wealthy businessman's son, was a well-kept secret.

00:23Though they loved each other deeply, Chica had no plans for marriage, at least not soon.

00:29Mina, blinded by love and Chica's promises, kept ignoring red flags. He provided her with money,

00:36gifts, and trips, but there was always a price, her silence.

00:41One morning, Mina sat on the edge of her bed, trembling. She had just taken a pregnancy test,

00:47two lines. Positive. Fear gripped her heart. Chica had warned her never to get pregnant.

00:55My parents would disown me, he had said with seriousness. When she called him to break the

01:02news, he went silent. Then came his harsh response, you know what to do.

01:09Mina was crushed, torn between motherhood and the man she thought loved her.

01:14This wasn't Mina's first pregnancy. It was her fourth. The first three had ended in abortion,

01:20each one leaving her emotionally weaker, but she had convinced herself it was the best decision at

01:25the time. But this fourth one felt different. She was older now. Wiser. But she was also desperate.

01:36With pressure from Chica and fear of societal judgment, she made her decision.

01:41Against her conscience and her best friend's advice, she went to a backstreet clinic where

01:45complications from her past procedures were overlooked. The procedure was rough. Mina bled

01:52heavily afterward. She was weak and feverish, but thought it would pass. Within days, she collapsed

02:00at home. She was rushed to the hospital where doctors discovered a severe uterine infection and

02:05internal bleeding. They saved her life, barely, but not her womb.

02:10She may never conceive again, the doctor said solemnly to her mother. Mina woke up to that

02:17sentence. It crushed her soul. News spread like wildfire. Chica abandoned her completely.

02:27He married a politician's daughter two months later. Mina was left to pick up the pieces of

02:32her life. She fell into depression. Nights were sleepless. Days were filled with regret and endless

02:40questions. What if I kept the child? What if I walked away from Chica? What if I had listened

02:47to my friend? Her parents, though deeply disappointed, stood by her. Her mother, through tears, told

02:55her, there is life after pain. After months of recovery and therapy, Mina slowly found strength.

03:02She started a blog where she shared her story, anonymously at first. Women from across the country

03:09began reading, learning, sharing their experiences. She became a voice for young women battling

03:15self-worth, pressure, and fear. Eventually, she opened her dream fashion boutique, Second Chance

03:22Couture. Her brand wasn't just clothing. It was a message of healing, strength, and wisdom.

03:30She might never bear children, but she would nurture others in ways far deeper.

03:35Choices have consequences. Silence and pressure can destroy destinies.

03:42Young women must learn to value themselves, ask questions, seek wise counsel, and never allow love

03:48to silence their instincts. There's always a better path, and healing is possible after every fall.

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