For women and men, abortion can result in significant symptoms of grief, guilt, shame, and trauma.[1] Women report a range of emotions after an abortion. This can include depression or thoughts of suicide. Some women, after their abortion, have also reported feelings of grief, anxiety, lowered self-esteem, regret, avoidance of emotional attachment, flashbacks and substance abuse. For some women, these emotions may appear immediately after an abortion or gradually over a longer period of time.[2]
Among the many adverse post-abortion psychological outcomes experienced by some women, these are the most common:[2]
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Suicidal Thinking
- Alcohol & Substance Abuse
- Guilt
- Shame/Stigma
- Grief
[2] As referenced in A Woman’s Right to Know by Texas Health and Human Services.
Our Healing Weekend Retreats offer a compassionate and transformative space where women and men can find the courage to confront past abortion pain, embrace forgiveness, and begin a powerful journey toward healing and renewal. Mental health counselors and ordained clergy, along with a compassionate retreat team, are there to affirm and support you.
Whether you are interested in healing by using faith-based resources or other means, we are happy to refer you to trained mental health professionals and clergy who can assist you on that journey.
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