“Hey Jennifer, we are going to get a drink and then see that new movie after work. You should come!” Jennifer hesitates, even though she usually enjoys spending time with the women she works with. “Let me think about it, Dee. I will let you know.” “Where is my energy?”…
It is not uncommon for women to experience a wide range of emotions following an abortion. At first, there may just be one emotion felt: relief. You may feel as if the nightmare is over with and you can finally go on with your life. However, as time goes on,…
Relationships can be challenging leading up to and, also, following an abortion. What can happen when one partner decided on abortion while the other one was either undecided or wanted to parent? What if both chose abortion but, later on, had regrets afterwards? Well, abortion can create many issues within…
Every day at Restore, we see women seeking healing from their abortion experiences. They come to us feeling emotionally wounded and broken. Oftentimes, they are stuck in feelings of anger, sadness, grief, depression, and regret. Usually, they do not see much hope in their situations. That is, until they begin…
If you or someone you know has had a medical abortion, it is possible it turned out to be different than you or they expected it would be. Often, women choose a medical abortion over a surgical abortion because they believe it will be more “natural” than a surgical procedure…
In 2010, Psychology Today published an article called “Post Abortion Stress Syndrome (PASS) – Does It Exist?” The author, Dr. Susanne Babbel, states “Any event that causes trauma can indeed result in PTSD, and abortion is no exception.”* Restore helps those for whom the lingering effects of abortion continue to…
Merriam-Webster.com defines depression as a state marked by: “sadness inactivity difficulty in thinking and concentration a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping feelings of dejection and hopelessness and sometimes suicidal tendencies”* After an abortion, it is not uncommon for women to suffer from post abortion depression.…
Perhaps it was a difficult decision for you; perhaps it was not so much. In any case, at the time, the choice seemed to be the best you could make. Whatever your process, it’s likely you did not expect to experience anger after abortion. Anyone involved in an abortion –…
An abortion is a significant medical procedure. Following an abortion, it is important to have proper abortion care and be aware of any physical symptoms that may occur. Anticipated Side Effects* : Sometimes physical symptoms following abortion can leave you unsure of what is normal and what may be a…
Abortion is a physical procedure, and its recovery includes physical aspects. However, there also may be other post-abortion effects you might not necessarily anticipate: emotional, relational — even spiritual. Guilt after abortion troubles many women. It may not have been expected, but it can have a huge impact on your…