Sometimes, we have difficulty healing from our choice to abort. You may experience anger, shame, substance abuse, toxic relationships, and other symptoms after abortion. Emotional side effects are common after such a traumatic experience. You are not alone.
Recovering and coping after abortion is difficult and takes time, but know that healing is possible. We want to support you in your recovery journey and offer tools for you to feel heard, heal, and experience joy and love again in your everyday life.
Common Struggles After Abortion
The American Psychological Association reveals that trauma is an emotional response after a disturbing event. You are not the only one experiencing trauma after an abortion. It can affect anyone and doesn’t discriminate based on cultural background, race, gender, etc. You may be experiencing:
- Shock
- Denial
- Flashbacks
- Strained relationships
- Unpredictable emotions
- Physical symptoms (headaches, nausea)
Working Through Grief
You may be overwhelmed with grief after an abortion, maybe days or months later. No woman’s journey after abortion looks the same. You may process grief differently, and that’s okay.
It’s best not to dismiss your emotions as they are your body’s response to grief. Women often feel they don’t have the right to grieve because abortion, in most cases, was their choice. Even though it may have been a choice, it’s still a difficult loss.
You have the right to grieve this loss and give yourself permission to feel and process. Though it’s challenging, there is hope and help available to you.
Support After Abortion
No matter if you had an abortion recently or many years ago, we offer free and confidential support. Contact us today for more information about our after-abortion support programs, including dates and times.
You can do this, and you can recover with the support of others. Take your first step towards recovery today.