If you’ve had an abortion, you may be experiencing grief or shame that you didn’t expect.
Maybe you’re wondering if your life will ever be the same.
The good news is there is hope, and healing is possible.
Whether it’s been a week or years since your abortion, it is essential to begin to recognize your feelings and find support by surrounding yourself with other women who have walked this same road.
Recovering from An Abortion
Recognize Your Feelings
Everyone has different ways of coping with their emotions. Maybe you’re trying to distract yourself so you don’t have to feel the pain. While this may work for a while, to truly heal, you must reflect on how you feel about the abortion.
Maybe you feel like your emotions are constantly changing, and sometimes they don’t even make sense.
When you find it difficult to process your emotions, it can be helpful to get in the habit of journaling to begin sorting through your feelings.
Seek Support and Guidance
The idea of voicing your feelings to others may feel intimidating. Maybe you feel like no one will understand you or that you will only receive judgment.
You should know that you don’t have to face recovery alone. You can seek support from individuals who have walked this same road.
Sometimes, going to a recovery group and listening might be the first step. As you become more comfortable, sharing your story may bring healing. Recovery support can also be available to individuals.
Be Patient with Yourself
Recovery takes time. If you expect healing to take place immediately, it can be easy to become discouraged.
Processing your emotions and getting to the root of your feelings doesn’t happen overnight, so give yourself grace in the process.
Get the Support You Deserve
Maybe you feel so alone and think you might never overcome this struggle.
New Beginnings Pregnancy Center wants to help you find peace.
We offer free and confidential post-abortion support, and we aren’t here to judge you but to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing.
Contact us today to learn more about individual and group post-abortion support.