You might have felt like something inside you shattered after an abortion. This can be an emotional experience, and it can be hard to pick up what seems broken and piece it back together. We may be reluctant to touch the glass for fear of being cut. These fragile fragments…
Some women may find it difficult to cope with feelings of sadness after an abortion. You may have experienced a sort of numb haze once the abortion was over, and a desire to return to normalcy may have prevented you from truly grieving. The emotions from a past abortion sometimes…
The wounds of a past abortion can sometimes manifest in a variety of ways. After keeping the emotional effects of the abortion tucked away at the back of your mind, it’s possible physical reminders of it have begun to appear. It’s not entirely clear how abortion may be connected to…
In the aftermath of an abortion decision, you may have noticed a fracture appears to have opened up between you and your partner. What may have started out as avoiding any discussion about the abortion may have evolved into retreating from things that may remind you both about the experience.…
Running a long distance can cause pain. Labored breathing, muscle aches, and fatigue often try to discourage you from traversing another mile. The present discomfort can make it difficult to see beyond the hills and remember you’re nearly at the finish line. It’s the same when it comes to seeking…
Dreams sometimes awaken us to a part of ourselves we may want concealed. When dreams take the form of a nightmare, our mind may be forging a connection between us, and a piece of us that needs to heal. If you have complicated feelings about a past abortion, perhaps this…
After following through with an abortion decision, some couples begin to notice fault lines in their relationship. An abortion decision can lead to anger, resentment, and bitterness, and as more time passes, perhaps you feel these emotions have created a fracture between you and your partner. Some women may struggle…
Old wounds may compel us to put on a protective armor. Some women who have experienced an abortion may construct a tight shield around themselves, guarding themselves against intimacy to cope with past hurts. Though it may offer temporary relief, this method of protection can create challenges when it comes…
If you feel the need to talk to someone about your abortion experience, resources are available to help you through this journey. Some women may struggle with guilt, sadness, or anger after an abortion. The power of these emotions can seem overwhelming at times, and their weight can make it…
Some women who have experienced an abortion may struggle with negative feelings. There may be a sense of indecision over your choice, and this inner conflict can lead to a web of self-doubt and condemnation. These threads can work fast, weaving together emotions such as sadness as your attention turns…