The realization that not everyone is okay after an abortion is a closely guarded secret. If you dare to say something, friends reply, “Well, you made the choice, so why are you crying?” A well-meaning family member says, “Oh, it’ll get better, and after a while, you won’t even think about it.” But is that
It’s not unusual for women to wonder how quickly they can become pregnant following an abortion. As you’ve potentially found out, it is possible to get pregnant within two weeks afterward, even if you are still bleeding from the procedure. Despite social media sites encouraging you to “Shout Your Abortion,” you most likely didn’t share
“If someone lies, they’re known as a liar. If someone kills, they’re known as a murderer. So what would people call me if they knew I had an abortion?” – Jeniah Trauma, regret, and shame have a way of shaping us. When we experience a traumatic event or make a choice we regret, we can
If you’ve had one or more abortions and are struggling emotionally now—whether it’s been days, weeks, or even years after your abortion experience—you’re not alone. It’s so important to know that hope is possible and that you can start on a journey toward healing. One of the best ways to get on this path is
It’s hard to move on when you feel lied to. Feeling betrayed by people you thought you could trust breeds anger, resentment, and shame for allowing yourself to believe the lies. The culture and media are full of lies when it comes to abortion and abortion providers. The whole truth about the procedure and the
“My dad was a pastor. I knew abortion was wrong. But, at the time, I was more afraid of what my family would think about me than anything else,” shares Kayla. “But now, I constantly worry that God won’t forgive me. If I can’t forgive myself, how will God forgive me?” If you can relate
“I thought [the abortion] would solve my problems in the moment. But I couldn’t have been more wrong,” shares Jennifer, who had two abortions. “My self-worth vanished, and I pretty much hated myself.” After her abortion experiences, Jennifer felt so ashamed she doubted anyone could truly love her—or that she could ever love herself again.
“I always thought a pregnancy was a bunch of cells that can’t survive outside the uterus. So why do I still think about the baby that could have been every day?” Rosalyn, reflecting on the abortion she had while married. “I didn’t expect to be sad after the abortion. But the thought of what could
“I didn’t expect to feel bad for so long. I don’t know if I’ll ever get over what I did. I always think about who they would have been.” — Amy Imagine a green pasture. On the surface, you see soft, lush grass. But if you start digging, you’ll begin to see dark dirt. Keep
“When I aborted my child, I aborted my motherhood, because I never had children [after that].” —Marie, 61 years old, had an abortion over 30 years ago “I can’t go to baby showers. Even all these years later, the sight of baby clothes and toys reminds me of what could have been.” —Yolanda, 45 years