There are many healing resources to help you heal from a past abortion. For some women, they find themselves deciding between individual or group support. No matter which option you choose, your confidentiality will be protected, and each resource will work with you during this time of sorrow to help…
Taking the time to allow a wounded heart to mourn can help facilitate your recovery from a past abortion that may be causing you stress. Sometimes, just by allowing ourselves the chance to cry over what may be causing us pain, we can begin to release ourselves from our grief.…
Geraldine sat down nervously next to her daughter, Rachel. Then, she told her, “I need to tell you something that happened to me many years ago that I feel is important that you know about it. It was when I was much younger and I was in college. You see,…
Complicated Feelings Once we have accepted the existence of a problem that may be burdening us, the road to recovery we embark on can take time and effort, but healing can be found once complicated feelings are sorted. While there may exist the temptation to give in to doubts we…
For some post-abortive women, attempting to forget your abortion is one of many coping strategies. Perhaps it’s a choice you just don’t want to remember, or maybe thinking about it causes you anxiety. But, sometimes, reminders of a past abortion can arrive unexpectedly, and this can bring on feelings of…
After an abortion experience, we may be left with feelings of emotional and spiritual pain that are completely normal. Coping with feelings of grief does not have to be done in isolation, and there are resources available to help you heal as you undergo a period of mourning. While everyone’s…
As Tina looked in the mirror, she could not believe how different she looked and felt. Not only did she look physically tired, but she constantly battled guilt, sadness, and anger. It had been one year since her abortion and she was just starting to come to terms with what…
“It wasn’t supposed to be like this,” Leslie thought as she sat all by herself feeling discouraged. She had wanted more for herself and had vowed never to be like her parents. She thought about her upbringing and how it had seemed so dysfunctional. Even when she had tried to…
Megan’s Story Megan thought this would finally be her year to attain some of those long-term goals she had envisioned for herself ever since she was in grade school. She had gotten into the Ivy-League school of her choice, was dating a handsome football player, and purchased her first new…
As director, it is always great to hear the wonderful stories from clients who have come through our Restore Program and felt changed. One such client, who is 22 years old and recently finished our program, remarked on her post program evaluation form: Before Restore, I really saw no hope…