Lost My Virginity to My Stepbrother and Got Pregnant

#foryou #podcast #ad Merch is live ↓ https://were-all-insane.myshopify.com Feel like your best self again. Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Laura shares how she lost her virginity to her much older stepbrother, got pregnant, and had an abortion she instantly regretted. We talk guilt, infertility, believing God was punishing her, and the adoption journey that finally forced her to face it all.Laura's Links:Abortion routing services: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-illinois/patient-resources/whether-youre-in-illinois-or-from-another-stateAngel Adoption (the service we used to adopt and where birthmothers can go to as well): angeladoptioninc.comTiktok: @helloitslbo Time Stamps: 00:00:00 – What happens when you lose your virginity to your stepbrother? 00:01:12 – Why do people stay silent about traumatic family secrets for years? 00:02:48 – Is it normal to carry guilt for something that happened decades ago? 00:04:20 – How does growing up around teen pregnancy shape your fear of becoming one? 00:06:02 – What does it feel like to never feel desired growing up? 00:07:56 – Can attraction happen instantly even when it feels wrong? 00:09:05 – Is it possible to feel chemistry with someone you just met at a family wedding? 00:10:39 – What goes through your mind when your stepbrother kisses you in public? 00:11:52 – Did anyone notice the inappropriate relationship at the wedding? 00:13:58 – Why do taboo relationships sometimes feel more intense? 00:15:18 – How quickly can a secret relationship escalate into sex? 00:16:32 – What is it like losing your virginity later than everyone else? 00:18:28 – What do you do when you find out the man you slept with has a girlfriend? 00:19:59 – Did her parents ever find out about the relationship? 00:21:10 – What happens when someone cuts you off right after intimacy? 00:22:29 – How do you know you’re pregnant before taking a test? 00:23:53 – What happens when you can’t access emergency contraception in time? 00:25:08 – How does shame affect decision-making during an unplanned pregnancy? 00:26:35 – What does it feel like when the father pressures you to get an abortion? 00:29:34 – Why do some men act flirty even when paying for an abortion? 00:31:13 – What actually happens during an abortion procedure? 00:33:34 – Can you regret an abortion immediately after it happens? 00:36:02 – Why do pregnancy jokes trigger panic years later? 00:37:52 – Can religion cause lifelong fear after an abortion? 00:39:15 – Why do some couples struggle with infertility after trauma? 00:41:28 – Is it possible to be pro-choice but regret your own abortion? 00:43:56 – What does repeated adoption failure do to your mental health? 00:52:32 – How can therapy help release guilt tied to reproductive trauma? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices