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 like their spiritual foundation has been shaken by a past abortion? Maybe this decision caused you to question your beliefs or struggle with doubts about your own standing with God. Maybe it triggered feelings of sadness, despair, or guilt that you can’t seem to shake. This is undoubtedly a very painful place to find yourself. However, hope is never lost- no matter how absent it feels.
Everyone responds to abortion and other pregnancy decisions in their own unique way. People report having very different reactions to similar unexpected pregnancy outcomes. Still, choosing to abort can sometimes have a significant impact on an individual’s faith or spiritual belief system, which is a truth that few people really process in the early days of an unexpected pregnancy. At Restore, we’re open to “going there” and talking about faith if you are. In our experience, for many individuals, this is an important component of the healing process.
Learn more about Restore! We’re a post-abortion recovery program that’s fully committed to meeting women (and men) with transparency and compassion, never judgment.
For many people, their faith is a core part of their identity. It can be a primary source of joy, hope, and peace. So, if your past pregnancy decision has had a negative impact on your spiritual life, it makes sense that you may be struggling with various symptoms of post-abortion stress. The good news is, your faith is something that can never be taken away from you. It’s always possible to reconnect with God and experience spiritual and emotional healing if you choose to. There’s hope. There’s forgiveness. There’s peace to be discovered. That’s true no matter what decisions you’ve made in the past.
Restore offers a faith-based curriculum to help you explore this subject further as part of our supportive services. We provide faith-focused and more general book studies, so every participant can choose an approach that meets their needs and comfort level. No matter which curriculum you choose, we’re here to process the spiritual components of your pregnancy decision if you feel that this may be a helpful part of your healing journey. You won’t find any pressure or judgment at Restore. We’re truly a safe space.
If you need confidential post-abortion support, reach out to Restore! For over 20 years, we’ve been meeting individuals where they are, and helping them experience real restoration.