When things start to crumble in your life, do you consider yourself to be a “strong woman”? Able to handle even the most difficult circumstances and claw your way back to the top? Many strong women may say “yes” to that question until something really life changing and unimaginable comes…
Recently, Angie invited her friend Bonnie to meet for coffee. Ever since the semester began, Angie had been noticing that Bonnie seemed distant and not her normal, cheerful self. Angie said, “Bonnie, is something wrong? You seem so sad, lately!” Bonnie replied, “No, I don’t know what you’re talking about.…
For some women, months or even years can go by without them ever acknowledging their feelings about a past abortion. This can be due to the difficulty of not wanting to share difficult memories from the past or believing if they do talk about it, the “emotional wound” will never…
Feeling Alone Have you been struggling all alone to cope with the emotional pain caused by a previous abortion? Oftentimes, women feel all alone following an abortion experience because it can be difficult to talk about the experience with others. You may feel a sense of fear that you will…
Some women may struggle with complex feelings towards friends or family members that may have encouraged their abortion decision. While these emotions are normal, sometimes, the person the post-abortive woman feels angriest with is herself. Know that your abortion decision does not have to be what weighs heaviest upon your…
Struggling with Anger Some women may feel angry after their abortion. A post-abortive heart can be weighed down by many emotions, and your anger may be directed at loved ones who did not offer you an alternative to abortion. Or, you may feel resentful towards a friend or family member…
Telling Loved Ones Telling your loved ones about a past abortion can be a very personal discussion. For some women, sharing their untold abortion story can be an important step towards healing, allowing for their grief and sadness to be heard. An abortion can impact women in a variety of…
Processing complicated thoughts and emotions you may have after an abortion can be a vulnerable experience. Perhaps you felt compelled to suppress feelings of grief or depression, but despite efforts to conceal them, they continue to resurface. You are not alone in these negative emotions, and recognizing the existence of…
Past Memories During the holiday season, we enjoy reminiscing about the past. We can look back and remember the fun times years ago. We can share fond memories of exciting experiences with friends, family, cousins, and coworkers. But suddenly, it seems to happen every time someone mentions the year, or…
An abortion experience can facilitate change. Whether it was made recently or in the distant past, your abortion decision may have been made when you felt panicked or stressed. To soften the experience, some women segregate their loved ones from the abortion in order to protect their secret. But this…
