Discovering an unexpected pregnancy can feel devastating at any age. But, teens who find themselves in this position can face unique obstacles. Maybe you had an unexpected pregnancy that led to an abortion during this season of your life. Chances are, you still had a lot to figure out at…
Do you feel self-conscious about an abortion in your past? For some individuals, going through this experience can elicit a sense of shame or embarrassment. Sometimes this feeling fades over time, but sometimes it lingers or gets re-triggered years later. Can you relate? If you’re embarrassed about a past abortion,…
Maybe you’ve reached a point of recognizing that you need help coping with a difficult abortion experience in your past. If so, kudos to you, first of all. It takes courage and self-awareness to acknowledge that this decision didn’t work out as planned, and that you need support to heal…
As I sit down to write this blog, Christmas is just five days away! The holiday season is truly in full swing. This time of year can be a more challenging time than usual to be away at college. Maybe you’re planning to come home over break, but you wish…
We all have expectations for the future, especially when we pass through significant crossroads in life. Maybe you discovered an unexpected pregnancy sometime in the past and decided to have an abortion. Individuals who’ve faced challenges like yours often expect to feel relieved once they’re no longer pregnant. Perhaps you…
Some people wrestle with feelings of guilt and shame after having an abortion. They’re not always cautioned about emotional risks before the procedure, but it’s true that some individuals experience regret. Maybe you can relate. Perhaps you’ve tried to accept this part of your past and move on, but you…
A difficult abortion experience can impact a person in many different ways – physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually… the list goes on. Sadly, most of us don’t realize how deep and far-reaching these effects can be until we’re facing these circumstances for ourselves. Are you a person of faith who feels…
Anyone can experience post-abortion stress, whether or not their pregnancy ended recently. Maybe you’re in your 60s, 70s, 80s, or beyond, and you’re struggling to come to terms with an abortion (or abortions) in your past. If so, know that you’re not alone. More people experience these effects in your…
In the wake of an abortion experience, are you realizing that you made this decision for your partner instead of yourself? Maybe he mentioned that he wanted an abortion, and you wanted him to have the outcome he desired. Or, perhaps his approach was more threatening. Maybe he said he’d…
Fall is a much-loved season here in the Midwest. For me, the word “autumn” brings up cheerful mental images of blazing campfires, cozy blankets, and hot, spiced drinks. But it’s hard to enjoy fall colors, flavors, and activities when you have a difficult past experience on your mind. Maybe you…