Seeing a loved one in pain may be the only thing that’s harder than experiencing pain personally. Is your partner struggling to cope after an abortion? It’s natural to feel discouraged and powerless when difficult circumstances beyond our control unfold in the lives of people we care about. Maybe your…
Everyone responds differently to an abortion. Some persons who choose this path feel ready and free to move forward with life afterwards. Others feel hindered by the past decision to end their pregnancy. This can range from a glimmer of self-doubt to a heavy shadow of regret. Do you feel…
Do you find yourself wrestling with lingering resentment toward loved ones after an emotionally painful abortion experience? Ending a pregnancy can feel overwhelming and draining for many persons who choose this path (for many who choose adoption and parenting, too). Chances are, the circumstances behind your abortion decision were complicated. …
Many people who choose abortion take this path because they want life to re-stabilize as much as possible, as early as possible. Minimizing disruptions to present life and future plans can be a major motivating factor. Maybe these were key considerations that caused you to end your pregnancy in the…
This first yearly stint from January to March is a natural time to feel disheartened. The holiday season has drawn to a close. Warm weather feels like a far-off memory, but spring isn’t exactly around the corner yet. Perhaps, on top of all this, you’re recovering from an emotionally challenging…
Are you wrestling with symptoms of post-abortion stress? The decision to end a pregnancy impacts everyone differently. Some individuals report making peace with this choice and moving on. Others find themselves grappling with feelings like guilt, sorrow, regret, or rage. Maybe you fall into this second group, at least during…
Are you wrestling with symptoms of post-abortion stress? For some individuals, feelings of shame and other difficult emotions follow the decision to end a pregnancy, sometimes even years later. Maybe you can relate. Maybe you feel burdened by an abortion experience in your past, and you’re struggling to cope, but…
Welcome to 2023! I don’t know about you, but for me, kicking off a new year tends to involve some feelings of apprehension and hope, especially if the previous year was a particularly challenging one. Facing the uncertainty of the future can feel intimidating, something many of us are especially…
For many people, their “20’s” is a hectic and significant season of life. It’s a time of transitioning from youth to adulthood, laying a foundation- in some ways- for the rest of one’s life. What milestones have you accomplished so far in your 20’s? And what new ground are you…
Deciding to end a pregnancy is a very complex matter. If you’ve sought an abortion in your past, you may have chosen this option- and chosen it quickly- for many different reasons. Maybe you were trying to problem-solve within a specific time frame. For example, a woman in college might…