At Restore After Abortion, we believe in the power of our clients’ stories. Their testimonies uncover the emotional distress that abortion can trigger at times (something that’s rarely acknowledged publicly or discussed before abortion procedures, but that’s real nevertheless). Our clients’ stories also speak to the power of human resiliency…
The title of this blog which is a real quote from a Restore client, reflects a sentiment that’s shared by many individuals who’ve been hurt by a past abortion. Fear and shame are hallmarks of post-abortion stress. Sadly, nothing keeps us separated from community support like this toxic pair. Perhaps…
A client of Restore recently made a comment in her post-evaluation that struck me as true: “…the aftermath (of abortion) is just not talked about enough.” Certainly, every person’s reaction to abortion is unique. Some report feeling no significant shift in their emotional health shortly after the procedure or years…
Needless to say, no one can attest to the power of Restore like our clients can. The feedback they provide during the program and in their post-evaluations is invaluable to us! It allows us to continuously refine our services to best support the women and men we serve. Restore is…
Anyone who’s ever struggled with unemployment knows firsthand how draining it can be. Job loss (especially long-term unemployment) almost always goes hand-in-hand with financial stress and emotional hurt. It can shake the foundations of a person’s confidence, deplete her mental resources, and possibly even wound her relationships. This is painful…
Do you sense that your partner is harboring feelings of bitterness toward you because of an abortion in your past? Maybe he fathered the pregnancy, and you made the choice to abort without consulting him first. Perhaps you had a procedure or took the abortion pill, knowing he was opposed…
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…