Feeling judged isn’t ever easy in life, especially when it involves a sensitive topic or experience in your life. Maybe you’ve experienced an unexpected pregnancy in your past, and obtained an abortion. Ending the pregnancy may have seemed like your best or only option at the time. But if this…
Do you feel inclined to speak with your kids about an abortion in your past? Whether this pregnancy came to an end before or after your children were born, whether they knew about it at the time or have any memory of the experience, perhaps now feels like the right…
Sadly, many women aren’t aware of the emotional risks of having an abortion at the time of their pregnancy choice. The subject of post-abortion stress may or may not have been mentioned by the medical provider who completed your abortion procedure, or another professional you met with while you were…
Perhaps you decided to end a pregnancy a long time ago. And although years have passed, and life has led you down a series of other paths, the abortion continues to be a minor (or major) point of contention in your relationship with your partner. He may have been a…
Are you a teen coping with post-abortion stress? If so, you’ve probably wrestled with some very difficult, very adult aspects of life for someone of your generation. Maybe you’re struggling with feelings of grief, shame, or emotional numbness after deciding to end a pregnancy. Post-abortion stress can negatively impact many…
Whether you have experienced an abortion within the last week, or within the last decade, many feel as though they struggle to connect with their body after their abortion. There are so many rapid changes that occur within your body during pregnancy and after abortion, and these can be hard…
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…