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…
Choosing to walk on a path towards healing after an abortion can be a scary process, but it’s a journey that can lead to a renewed sense of self. You do not need to embark on this road alone, as those who have traveled down it before can help carry…
Recovering from complicated feelings that may have stemmed from a past abortion decision can take time. The process of healing may unearth emotions perhaps you thought you long forgotten, and this can seem scary at first. There may even be the temptation to retreat back into yourself. But working with…
We’ve all had dreams about things we’d like to do. For you, perhaps one of your goals is to seek healing from the pain of a past abortion. Dreams can create hope and help us endure difficult trials, but you may feel uncertain about how to accomplish this one. It…
To escape from an experience we may not want to remember, our minds may construct a protective screen, closing us off from the event. For some women struggling with a past abortion, seclusion from those memories can create the illusion that what happened on the other side of that screen…
Sometimes, powerful emotions from our past are pushed to the surface by certain triggers. Perhaps you’ve noticed yourself reacting strongly to certain sensory details or conversational topics, but you’re not sure why you’re feeling this way. For women who have had an abortion, encountering something that may remind them of…
Abby’s Story It had been a difficult six months for Abby. First, the boyfriend she thought was so charming and nice became controlling and easily irritable. Then, she lost her full-time job due to cutbacks and had to get two part-time jobs which barely covered her expenses. Then, on top…
If something painful happened in the past, locking it up somewhere safe in our headspace can initially offer relief. For some women, they may feel as if their abortion experience is behind them, but hearing the topic being discussed online or in public might have evoked an emotional response. Understanding…