[What if the consequence of abortion was blindness? This is a fictional series creating a decision-making dilemma for mothers considering abortion. Using the fictional side effect of abortion, cerebro-ocular disconnection (COD), blindness, to illustrate a serious consequence for the mother, to see how it effects their thoughts and aftermath.]
Kara sat in the clinic’s waiting room, her hands trembling as she clutched the consent form. She had read the words over and over: Maternal blindness is an irreversible outcome of this procedure. The phrase echoed in her mind, louder than the hum of fluorescent lights or the muffled voices of other patients. She knew what she was about to do, but the gravity of her choice felt heavier than she had anticipated.
The Dilemma of Consequences of Abortion
Kara wasn’t ready for a child. At 32, she was on track for a promotion at her marketing firm, a position that would double her salary and allow her to finally move out of her cramped apartment into a downtown loft. A baby would derail everything—late nights at the office, networking events, and weekend trips with friends. She had worked too hard to let an unplanned pregnancy upend her carefully curated life.
But blindness? That was a consequence she hadn’t expected. The doctor explained how the procedure would trigger the release of cerebro-ocular disconnection (COD), a hormone that caused permanent optic nerve damage. It was consistent—every woman who underwent the procedure lost their sight within days. Kara tried to imagine life without vision: no more driving, no more scrolling through Instagram, no more admiring sunsets on her evening runs. Was avoiding the inconvenience of a child worth sacrificing her sight?
Rationalization for Abortion
Kara’s mind raced as she weighed her options. She told herself that blindness could be managed. After all, people lived fulfilling lives without sight. There were adaptive technologies, guide dogs, and vocational programs for the visually impaired. She could hire help for daily tasks and learn to navigate her new reality. But raising a child? That was a lifetime commitment—years of sleepless nights, daycare costs, school tuition, and emotional exhaustion.
She reasoned that blindness was finite; once she adjusted to it, she could still pursue her career and maintain her independence. A child, on the other hand, would permanently alter every aspect of her life. “I can’t let this define me,” she whispered under her breath as she signed the consent form.
The Fallout from Abortion
Three days after the procedure, Kara woke up to darkness. The world felt suffocatingly small—her apartment now an unfamiliar maze of obstacles. Simple tasks like making coffee or finding her phone became monumental challenges. Her promotion at work fell through when she struggled to keep up with deadlines and presentations. Friends drifted away as Kara declined invitations to outings she couldn’t navigate alone.
The convenience she had sought by avoiding motherhood was replaced by an entirely new set of inconveniences:
– Loss of Independence: Kara had to rely on others for transportation, grocery shopping, and even basic errands.
– Career Stagnation: Her inability to perform visual tasks meant she was reassigned to a lower-paying role within the company.
– Social Isolation: Blindness made it harder for Kara to maintain relationships and participate in activities she once loved.
Reflection on the Consequences of Abortion
Months later, Kara sat in her living room, listening to an audiobook about resilience. She thought about the child she could have had—the milestones missed, the laughter never shared—and wondered if she had made the right choice. Blindness had taken away much of what made her life vibrant and exciting, but it had also forced her to confront deeper questions about what truly mattered.
In the end, Kara realized that convenience wasn’t as simple as avoiding difficulty; it came with its own set of sacrifices. While she didn’t regret her decision entirely, she couldn’t ignore the irony: in choosing not to have a child because it would complicate her life, she had traded one set of challenges for another—one that felt equally overwhelming and permanent.
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