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 you could spend more time with your loved ones over the next several weeks.  Or, maybe you’re staying at college this Christmas season.  If you’ve recently had an abortion, and you’re spending most of your time on your college campus these days, you may be feeling especially lonely.

Having an abortion can be an isolating experience in and of itself.  That may be particularly true if you haven’t shared this decision with anyone.  Perhaps you’re having a difficult time coping emotionally in the wake of your decision.  (People don’t always expect to feel that way, but post-abortion stress is a normal and natural response for many individuals.)  Maybe you’d benefit from the support and companionship of your loved ones now more than ever.  It can be much harder to get this need met when you’re away from home.  Know that you don’t have to navigate the days ahead on your own, no matter where you’re at emotionally or geographically, whether or not you’re with family and friends this holiday season.

If you’re struggling to cope with an abortion decision, and you’re feeling alone in these circumstances, consider reaching out to Restore!  We’re a free and confidential program designed to help women and men recover emotionally from difficult abortion experiences.  The Restore team is passionate about removing barriers of isolation and shame that so often get in the way of true, lasting emotional healing.

No matter when your abortion took place, or what season of life you’re in… if you need to make peace with this part of your past, contact Restore today!