Healing after an abortion doesn’t look the same for every woman. Some days you might feel back to normal, while other days certain triggers can bring up difficult emotions again.
You might feel unsure about how to navigate this healing journey or who you can talk to about your feelings. This is why a strong support system can make all the difference.
Pregnancy Help Center provides free and confidential post-abortion support. We understand how isolating this period of time may feel right now, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Schedule an appointment today to discuss how we can help you.
It Gives You a Safe Space to Be Honest
Finding a safe space to be honest about your experience and emotions can make a big difference in your healing process. It’s important to seek a non-judgmental environment where you feel listened to.
This could be talking with trusted friends, a professional counselor, a loved one, or with the staff at Pregnancy Help Center, where we provide confidential support. It’s normal to feel a mix of emotions about your abortion; there is no right or wrong way to feel, and a healing journey often isn’t linear.
You Can Learn Tools to Help You Heal
Support isn’t just about being heard. It’s also about learning ways to manage your emotions, identify your triggers, and find ways to cope. Some practical tools to help you with this could be journaling, breathing exercises, and other types of creative outlets.
Pregnancy Help Center offers free post-abortion support through a program called Surrendering the Secret. In this program, you can learn ways to heal and cope through connecting with leaders and various readings.
How to Recognize the Right Types of Support
After an abortion, you might be in a vulnerable emotional state. This is why it’s necessary to seek a type of support that makes you feel safe and not judged. Support should never make you feel like you have to move past your feelings quickly or that you don’t deserve to feel upset.
Don’t be afraid to switch your support system to a counselor or other mental health professional if you feel as if the support coming from your friends and family isn’t enough.
You deserve to feel heard and understood. Some loved ones may not understand your post-abortion healing journey, and that’s okay.
Get Post-Abortion Support at Pregnancy Help Center
Healing after an abortion is possible, even if right now it feels like a long road ahead.
Pregnancy Help Center is here to help you get the support you need, whether that looks like talking about how you feel or being connected to practical resources where you can learn tools to help you manage your emotions.
Being honest about how you feel is the first step in your healing journey. It takes strength to reach out for support when you need it.
Connect with us to find out more about our post-abortion support.
Pregnancy Help Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
