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…
Some women are surprised to find themselves wondering this after choosing to end a pregnancy. Odd as it may seem, wanting to get pregnant again can emerge as a symptom of post-abortion stress. Have you been wrestling with similar thoughts in recent weeks or months? If so, your mind may…
Perhaps you have an abortion in your past. And, at the time of your decision, it felt like you were choosing this path for the good of your partner. A woman’s reasons for ending a pregnancy are sometimes more complex than they seem. You may have realized in hindsight that…
Sorrow, guilt, hopelessness, regret… these are all possible symptoms of post-abortion stress that may be linked to depression. If these are feelings you’ve been experiencing after an abortion, know first and foremost that you’re not alone. Many people face similar outcomes. There’s help and healing available! Perhaps your response to…
Do you have an abortion in your past that your family doesn’t know about? It might surprise you how many people do. It makes sense that many women, men, and teens don’t feel comfortable disclosing this information to family members. An abortion experience may carry feelings of emotional hurt and…
Merriam-Webster defines “middle age” as, “the period of life from about 45 to about 64.” However, middle adulthood is also a concept. It’s a season of life between early adulthood and old age, and more than just a transitional period. People within this general age span may be going through…
Are you in the process of healing emotionally from an abortion? Maybe this decision has cast a faint (or heavy) shadow over your life. But you can’t seem to reconcile the past in your heart and mind. Perhaps your abortion is years behind you, but emotional pain from this experience…
The human mind naturally creates emotional links between the past and present. Let’s say, for example, that you’re strolling past a bakery, when a delicious aroma hits your senses and brings a smile to your face. Maybe that’s because everyone loves the smell of freshly baked bread and sweets. But…