What do you love best about spring? I enjoy watching bright green buds emerge from the soil, and soaking in the early evening sunshine. Our weather is pretty inconsistent in Chicagoland this time of year, but the occasional warm temperatures never fail to lift my spirits a little. Without a…
Does a part of you feel prompted to have a dialogue with your spouse about your past abortion? If you choose to open this conversation, it may be the first time your spouse has ever heard about your abortion experience. Or, this may look more like a follow-up discussion to…
Seeing a loved one in pain may be the only thing that’s harder than experiencing pain personally. Is your partner struggling to cope after an abortion? It’s natural to feel discouraged and powerless when difficult circumstances beyond our control unfold in the lives of people we care about. Maybe your…
Everyone responds differently to an abortion. Some persons who choose this path feel ready and free to move forward with life afterwards. Others feel hindered by the past decision to end their pregnancy. This can range from a glimmer of self-doubt to a heavy shadow of regret. Do you feel…
Do you find yourself wrestling with lingering resentment toward loved ones after an emotionally painful abortion experience? Ending a pregnancy can feel overwhelming and draining for many persons who choose this path (for many who choose adoption and parenting, too). Chances are, the circumstances behind your abortion decision were complicated. …
Many people who choose abortion take this path because they want life to re-stabilize as much as possible, as early as possible. Minimizing disruptions to present life and future plans can be a major motivating factor. Maybe these were key considerations that caused you to end your pregnancy in the…
This first yearly stint from January to March is a natural time to feel disheartened. The holiday season has drawn to a close. Warm weather feels like a far-off memory, but spring isn’t exactly around the corner yet. Perhaps, on top of all this, you’re recovering from an emotionally challenging…
Are you wrestling with symptoms of post-abortion stress? The decision to end a pregnancy impacts everyone differently. Some individuals report making peace with this choice and moving on. Others find themselves grappling with feelings like guilt, sorrow, regret, or rage. Maybe you fall into this second group, at least during…
Are you wrestling with symptoms of post-abortion stress? For some individuals, feelings of shame and other difficult emotions follow the decision to end a pregnancy, sometimes even years later. Maybe you can relate. Maybe you feel burdened by an abortion experience in your past, and you’re struggling to cope, but…
Welcome to 2023! I don’t know about you, but for me, kicking off a new year tends to involve some feelings of apprehension and hope, especially if the previous year was a particularly challenging one. Facing the uncertainty of the future can feel intimidating, something many of us are especially…