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In every abortion
there is a death experience. The
nature of abortion; confidential, private, secret, does not allow us to
grieve our losses. Often we feel
abortion is not “right” yet we do it anyway. We are concerned about what others might
think if they knew. Because of this we
have complicated the grief process, feel guilt and are afraid of feeling
shame. One or a combination of these
may cause us to experience one, some, or all of the following: ·
Anxiety ·
Regret/guilt ·
Sadness ·
Feelings of loss ·
Drug & alcohol abuse ·
Repeat abortions ·
Nightmares |
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Sexual dysfunction ·
Self-destructive behavior ·
Suicidal impulses ·
Anger/rage ·
Severe emotional pain ·
Blunting of emotional effect ·
Desire for secrecy about abortion ·
Inability to sustain an intimate relationship ·
Hatred toward anyone connected with the abortion If you identify
with any of these, you may want to seek counseling for a negative abortion
response. How can a woman find closure and healing? Post-abortion
counseling is a caring and supportive aid to women in accepting reality, processing
grief, and receiving forgiveness for sin.
All psychological trauma has a residual
effect, but the effect can be minimized if the trauma is recognized as
reality, processed and resolved. James
Dobson, a noted Christian psychologist states: “The first step to mental health is
the acceptance of reality.” Crisis Pregnancy
Hotline offers a program called My
Abortion Guilt, Grief, and Shame is Ending Soon. This program includes: ·
The Pre-Pregnant Woman ·
The Pregnancy ·
The Abortion Decision ·
The Abortion ·
Accommodation and Negative Response ·
Hurts ·
Anger ·
Forgiveness and Reconciliation ·
Establishing a Relationship with the Baby ·
Going on with God and Life Contact us for more
information. The Elliot
Institute is a non-profit organization that publishes research and educational
materials and works as an advocate for women and men seeking post-abortion
healing. Below are links to articles from their publication "Hope and
Healing": Are You Suffering From
Post Abortion Stress? Finding The Right Help. .
.Is Just A Phone Call Away After An Abortion: Steps
Toward Healing Here
are more places to go for help: Pregnancy Care of Cincinnati
Women Exploited by
Abortion (WEBA) |
Healing Hidden Hurts
Post Abortion Counseling
Debbie Miller
P.O. Box 532992
Indianapolis, IN 46253
317-297-7578
National Office of Post-Abortion
Reconciliation & Healing
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