If you’re struggling emotionally after an abortion, or you’re unsure how you feel, know that a range of emotions can be a normal part of processing your experience.
Every woman’s experience is different, and moving forward can begin when you acknowledge your feelings and practice self-compassion, even when that feels difficult.
The Pregnancy Help Center is here for you during this difficult time in your life. We provide a post-abortion recovery program at our center, which can help you carve out a path towards healing.
Contact us today to learn more.
Understand There Is No ‘Right Way’ To Feel
Some women may feel relief after an abortion, then experience sadness or grief later on, while others may feel sadness, anger, or confusion immediately.
What’s important to remember is that you shouldn’t judge how you are feeling. Understanding how you feel is an important part of moving forward.
We also recommend practicing self-compassion. Decisions made during stressful situations can feel complicated, especially if you feel you were influenced or pressured. Showing yourself compassion can be an important part of healing.
Give Yourself Time
Whether your abortion was recent or happened years ago, difficult emotions can resurface unexpectedly. There is no set timeline for healing.
Avoid suppressing your emotions and try to engage in healthy habits and hobbies, such as going for walks outside, journaling your thoughts, and exercising. Find healthy coping strategies that work for you and help you process your emotions during this time.
Seek Trusted Support
Talking to someone you trust about how you feel can make a difference. You don’t have to carry these feelings alone, whether you can seek support from a close friend, family member, therapist, or a team like ours at the Pregnancy Help Center.
Our post-abortion recovery program is a confidential, biblically based or secular study designed to support you as you heal. We are also available if you simply just need someone to talk to.
We Are Here For You
We are here to provide you with compassionate and non-judgmental support as you recover after an abortion. We also offer free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, STI testing, and accurate information about your options if you are unexpectedly pregnant.
Remember to be patient with yourself. Healing takes time and support is available whenever you need it.
Make an appointment at our center today to receive the care you deserve.
