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(910 posts)on a matter like this. I don't know which one is, but you might get a lot more help on www.babycenter.com forums or a place with a high concentration of moms who have experienced similar situations. As it stands, you're pretty much screwed. As pro-choicers, we believe women and girls should not be forced to give birth, but they also should not be forced to terminate. The conflict comes in because your daughter is still kind of in your womb, so to speak. She is not old enough to take care of herself, and you're legally responsible for her wellbeing. It's a tricky yet interesting situation that never occured to me until after reading this OP. Even if you convinced her to abort, she might go through life holding a resentment towards you that can never be repaired. Look up the serenity prayer. It may help you to cope. You did your best and now it's time to let fate run it's course.