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…
After experiencing an abortion, it is not uncommon that one’s sleep patterns can change and/or nightmares can begin making nighttime a nightmare. Do you find it difficult – if not impossible – to get a good night’s sleep because of constantly thinking about the abortion? Do you experience vivid nightmares…
Regret after abortion. Is it real? This question has become somewhat popular in recent years. The answer really depends on whom you are asking, doesn’t it? Every woman’s situation is unique. If someone else has not experienced your situation, how can they make a judgment about what you should feel…
If you have had an abortion, whether recently or some time ago, it’s likely you hoped that once it was over, that would be the end of it. Perhaps it was, but perhaps not. What to expect after an abortion may be a question you are still asking. Whether you’re…