If you’re struggling with grief after an abortion, you are not alone. Some women feel nothing at all immediately after an abortion, while others may experience difficult emotions that resurface months or even years later. There is no set timeline to healing after an abortion.
However, healing is possible, one step at a time. Life’s Choices is here to help you. We offer post-abortion support and care for both women and men, where you will learn how to forgive yourself, find hope again, and heal.
Call 720-449-3056 or email healingchoices@lifechoices.org to schedule an appointment.
Acknowledge Your Feelings
There is no right way to feel after an abortion. Some women may feel relief, while others experience sadness, anger, or numbness.
Try to avoid judging how you feel, even if it has been a while since you had an abortion. Showing yourself compassion and being honest about your feelings can help you begin to heal rather than suppressing your emotions.
Give Yourself Time
Healing doesn’t happen overnight. Certain reminders, such as baby showers, birthdays, or due dates, may bring up difficult emotions. Understand that the healing journey is never linear and try to practice as much self-care as you can throughout it.
Some ways to care for yourself include spending time outdoors, journaling, getting enough rest, and participating in hobbies you enjoy.
Seek Support
You do not have to cope with your feelings alone. Support is available, whether you talk to a trusted friend or us at Life’s Choices. You may want to seek professional mental health counseling if your grief begins interfering with your daily life.
Stacey leads our post-abortion support program. You can contact us at healingchoices@lifechoices.org to find out more about the program and how it can help.
Find Hope at Life’s Choices
Healing is possible, even if right now, it doesn’t feel that way. Life’s Choices is here for you throughout this time. Whether you simply need someone to talk to or would like to learn more about our post-abortion support program.
Remember, self-compassion and forgiveness can be important parts of healing after an abortion. Call 720-449-3056 or email healingchoices@lifechoices.org to schedule an appointment.
Life Choices does not perform or refer for abortions.