POST ABORTION FEELINGS Chances are, if you have experienced one or multiple abortions, you can relate to experiencing widely fluctuating emotions and feelings. One minute you may be feeling sad, alone, and crying over your life because it seems devastated and hopeless. The next moment, you may be feeling you…
A LIFE CHANGED Chelsea’s phone rang and she picked it up. A familiar voice said, “Hey, Chelsea. It’s Katy. We’re going to a party tonight and want you to come with. It’s at 7 pm.” Chelsea replied in a quiet voice, “No, not tonight. I’m not feeling well. Maybe next…
Abortion and Spiritual Matters When I meet with clients, it gives me a chance to get to know them better and find out how they are doing. As they open up, it is common for clients to want to talk about how they are doing both physically and emotionally. But,…
I Think He’s the One I Want to Marry! Cindy spent countless hours dreaming about her “knight in shining armor.” Then, one day, Kevin showed up in her life. He was tall, handsome, and had an amazing smile. Cindy just knew he was the one she wanted to marry some…
Do You Have a Secret? Have you ever experienced something so painful that you didn’t want to tell anyone else about it so you kept it a secret? Maybe you hid this experience because there was something about it that made you feel embarrassed or, perhaps, caused you some guilt.…
In December, it is common to see storefronts and houses decorated with Christmas lights and decorations. In the stores, you may hear Christmas carols and songs like, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” For many, Christmas activities and seeing Santa in the stores can remind people of fond…
Attending college can create its own form of stress in one’s life. There are always so many classes to attend, homework assignments to do, and exams to prepare for. Overall, it requires a lot of time, effort, and focus to do it all well. But, what happens if there is…
Typically, Thanksgiving is a time of year when people look forward to celebrating with friends and family. It is a time to reflect on the past year and be thankful for what you have. However, for those who have experienced abortion, Thanksgiving, as well as other holidays, can bring about…
When you have experienced an abortion, there are certain times of the year that seem to be more difficult than other times. Usually, the anniversary of the abortion date or the baby’s due date can trigger intense fear and sadness in the lives of women who have undergone abortions. At…
If you have lived for any number of years, you have probably found that life can be filled with a lot of unexpected situations and trials. At times, the situations can be positive and make one feel excited and hopeful about life and the future. At other times, though, the…