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 enough to deal with on its own. So, if you’re wrestling with complicated feelings about an abortion and unemployment, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed in a way that’s difficult to even describe.
Have you been wearing yourself out, seemingly wasting your time with job applications and interviews, only to be told time and time again that you’re, “not the right fit”? Maybe you’ve been unemployed for so long and gotten so discouraged that you’ve given up the search. Your decision to abort may or may not have been related to your employment difficulties. Perhaps you felt too overwhelmed and exhausted to go through with a pregnancy (let alone become a parent). Maybe you took this path because your situation was unstable and you couldn’t financially afford to continue. Many people in positions similar to yours believe they have no other choice. No matter what specific circumstances you’ve faced, or how long you’ve been struggling with either of these heartbreaking situations, know that hope is alive.
Stress triggered by one difficult situation can easily exacerbate stress that’s coming from a different source. This can result in a tangle of painful, complicated, and confusing emotions that may be difficult to pinpoint. Fortunately, it’s possible to gain insight into your feelings and learn how to cope effectively with all the unique challenges that you’re facing. Post-abortion stress is a particular struggle that often requires outside support. Below are just a few common examples of its symptoms. Ask yourself if you’ve noticed any of these signs and if they could be attributed to a past abortion (or abortions). Reach out for support either way! If you think any of these may be connected to an abortion you had or were involved with, contact Restore!
- Guilt and shame
- Sorrow or grief
- Difficulty forgiving yourself
- Emotional numbness
- Feelings of rage
- New interpersonal difficulties with a partner
No matter when your job loss or abortion took place, no matter how desperate or despondent you may feel, Restore After Abortion can help! We offer a confidential post-abortion recovery program at no cost, so receiving our services will never affect your wallet. Restore has long been a trusted resource to women and men from Chicagoland and beyond! If you’ve been hurt by an abortion, we’d love to support you in your healing process, as we’ve done for so many others over the past 20+ years.