Regret’s acid can corrode souls - unless we alchemize it into wisdom. At 22, I terminated a pregnancy to please others. Decades later, that choice still whispers in quiet moments. But through spiritual healing, I’ve discovered three redemptive paths:

1. Sacred Storytelling: Sharing my experience at teen shelters helps girls make informed choices
2. Ritual Release: Writing letters to my unborn child, then burning them as prayer offerings
3. Service Alchemy: Volunteering as a foster respite caregiver

Psychology research confirms: Those who reframe regrets as growth opportunities experience 40% less depression (Journal of Positive Psychology, 2023). The Bhagavad Gita teaches: "You have the right to work, but never to the fruit." By channeling regret into loving action, we honor past wounds while nurturing new life.