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…
“Used to the Pain” by Keith Urban (2006): And so I wrote this song for you I think I know just what you’re going through Did you believe you’d never change? Nothin’ ever stays the same I know it’s hard holdin’ on…
Restore After Abortion is committed to offering supportive resources to women and men who may be struggling with a past or recent abortion. The wounds sustained from your abortion may be fresh, or perhaps you’ve carried them for quite some time and are open to the possibility of seeking healing.…
Buried deep inside and hidden from view may be conflicted feelings about an abortion you had in your past. Perhaps you’ve also concealed it from those around you, preferring to keep this quiet pain you may feel a secret. Concealing emotions such as grief or sadness can lead to moments…
There is a quote from Nelson Mandela that says, “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” There can be a lot of fears and personal…
After a woman has had one or multiple abortions, it can be common for her to feel like she is no longer “worthy.” This can adversely affect the way she makes decisions about her life and, thus, put her on a destructive path. Instead of feeling worthy of a bright…
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.…