“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
“I think it’s one of the factors that ultimately led to our divorce. I think he always resented me for having the abortion.” —Kim “I had the abortion before we were married. But once we were married and started having babies together later on, I couldn’t stop thinking about the baby that was lost to
“Since having an abortion, I have been so depressed that I can’t do anything I enjoy or work towards my goals. The entire reason I had the abortion was so I could finish my responsibilities like school, but now I’m too depressed to move forward.” —Anonymous “It’s been three months since I had my abortion
“I still think about it every day, and I wonder if the baby would have been a boy or girl.” —Barbara “I wish I could know more about the baby. I often imagine what he/she would look like now.” —Anonymous man, 13 years after his partner had an abortion “The absolute worst thing I have
After having an abortion, you may wonder if your life will ever be the same. Maybe you feel overcome with sadness or feel completely numb. You are not alone, regardless of where you are in the healing process. No matter if your abortion was last week or ten years ago, seeking after-abortion support is essential
If you’re considering abortion or if you’ve already had an abortion, you may be curious about the impact termination can have on your future fertility. While it’s not common for abortion to have an impact on your future pregnancies, there is a chance that it could affect your ability to get pregnant or the health
Recovering emotionally from an abortion is a deeply personal experience, one that causes a range of emotions from relief to regret. Acknowledging that there is no “right” way to feel after such a significant event is crucial. Each person’s experience is unique and influenced by their circumstances, beliefs, and the support systems around them. Understanding