Every person’s experience with their abortion is unique. Many women say they feel relief immediately following their abortions. Still, within weeks, months, or even years, some begin to feel shame, grief, and anxiety. We understand and can help you find comfort and emotional healing.
How You Feel
Having an abortion is not just a physical action; it can affect your mental health, too. How you feel about your abortion is unique and valid. Some women feel nothing at all, but others struggle deeply.
Someone may say, “Well you made the choice. Why are you struggling?” But often, that choice was made quickly or under pressure. Even if you gave considerable thought to having an abortion, you may not have known about the potential emotional consequences.
Your Struggles Are Real
Research proves there can be a definite link between abortion and mental health issues. A review of several studies came to the following conclusions about abortion:
- Abortion is consistently associated with elevated rates of mental illness compared to women without a history of abortion.
- The abortion experience directly contributes to mental health problems for at least some women.
- There are risk factors, such as pre-existing mental illness, that identify women at greatest risk of mental health problems after an abortion.
There Is Healing and Hope
We provide support and care after your abortion experience. If you wish to discuss your feelings, you can meet confidentially with someone who is trained to support women and men affected by abortion. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable. Giving a voice to your abortion experience offers you the courage to live in freedom.
Your happiness, health, and well-being are important to us. You will receive the compassion and support you need to move forward.
Please talk with us. We provide care in a safe, nonjudgmental space. Receive confidential, no-cost post-abortion support and referrals for licensed counseling. We are here for you.
