Post Abortion Recovery

The unwanted pregnancy and subsequent abortion may be far behind you, but the memories of that painful experience may still tear at your soul. Day after day you struggle with an intense inner conflict that won't go away. You may be suffering from Post Abortion Syndrome.

Ask yourself these questions...

• Do you find yourself struggling with the feelings associated with your abortion(s), perhaps telling yourself to forget about it?
• Do physical reminders of your abortion(s) affect you?
• Are there certain times of the year when you find yourself depressed, sick or accident-prone?
• Have you experienced any peculiar reactions related to the abortion experience, such as nightmares, flashbacks or hallucinations?
• Have you had suicidal thoughts since your abortion(s)?
• When choosing to share about your abortion(s), are you overcome with strong feelings?
• Has your self-esteem changed?
• Do you fear that you will never be able to or do not deserve to have children?
• Do you overprotect or harm the children you have?
• Do you tend to look at your life in terms of "before" and "after" the abortion(s)?

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING?

Anger or bitterness Anguish over your decision Anxiety or panic Crying spells Depression Defeat or distress Emotional Numbness Fear of pregnancy Fear of others finding out

Grief Guilt or regret Hopelessness Insecurity or inadequacy Flashbacks or nightmares Rejection or shame Thoughts of suicide Unforgiveness or yourself or others

If you are having difficulty in dealing with a past abortion, help is available. Please call Abba at (540) 722-4844 or (540) 665-9660 and ask for Ruth. Leave only a first name (or any name you choose) and a phone number. She will call back and speak only with you. Your confidentiality will be carefully protected.

Click here to read about the difference Abba made in one couple's life.