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…
The media would suggest that many Americans believe this to be true- at least, under some circumstances. Maybe you’ve seen this message on the pages of social media, or heard it declared from political platforms. But if you’ve ended a pregnancy yourself, or if you’re close to someone who has,…
Without a doubt, fall is a much-loved season for many of us! When you think of autumn, what comes to mind? I associate this yearly transition with cozy blankets, the musky scent of campfire, and hot beverages. (Is pumpkin spice taking over the shelves of your favorite grocery store yet?) …
Has yesterday’s troubles made you feel like it is hard to imagine a bright future? Author Dagny Scott Barrios once said, “Every day is a fresh start. Don’t measure yourself by yesterday’s troubles.” If you have experienced an abortion, whether recently or long ago, it can still hurt emotionally and…
The American actor, Mehcad Brooks, once said, “Time heals everything. Time corrects everything. Time is the solution to every problem, I believe.” But, are those statements true? Does time really heal and correct everything? It would be nice if it did but, unfortunately, those statements do not seem to be…
Tanya* knew she could no longer continue living in the sorrow she was feeling. As the first anniversary of the abortion approached, she knew she was a mess. She said, As the first anniversary of my abortion neared, I knew I was a mess. I was struggling, felt lost, and…