Dear Katy,
You need not fear confession — it is a tribunal of mercy, not of condemnation.
All these things, while they must be confessed, belong to the past. God wants to extend to you, through the sacrament, graces of healing and mercy. You are not confessing anything the priest has not already heard a million times so don't feel special as if you are that unusual.
I am sure the priest will be kind with you so be strong. Just as you would not go to a doctor and hold back symptoms that are bothering you (because without knowing you he cannot effectively heal you), so you must confess all of your spiritual symptoms of sin to Jesus through the priest. Then you will be at peace about them and the Lord can begin to heal you.
I suggest that after Confession you call Rachel's Vineyard which is a post-abortion counseling service. You can reach them in the U.S. at: 877 HOPE 4 ME 877-467-3463.
Eric
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