Do You Have Symptoms of Abortion Grief or Trauma?

Written by: Susan Dyer-Layer (Director, Passages of Hope)

Many women and men believe they do not need to participate in an abortion recovery support group because their abortion was long ago or they have resolved the issue. They struggle alone with anger and the inability to forgive themselves, unaware of the long-term impact their abortion has had on their life. 

There’s no need to face the grief of abortion alone.

Know the Symptoms

You may be surprised by the symptoms of abortion grief/trauma. Have you experienced an abortion and struggle with one or more of the following?

• Unable to “forgive yourself”

• Guilt & shame “your secret”

• Fearing judgment

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Alcohol and/or substance abuse to numb emotional pain

• Depression and/or suicidal thoughts

• Flashbacks

• Anger/bitterness

• Crying episodes

• Low self-esteem

• Nightmares/sleeplessness

• Difficulty in bonding with your children

• Development of eating disorders

• Overprotective of your children

There’s No Need To Carry Shame and Guilt

You may feel afraid to acknowledge a past abortion, especially if you are a woman or man of faith. You may be shouldering the pain alone because you fear judgment and rejection.

Shame and fear silence a person grieving from an abortion loss. Thoughts of a past abortion haunt many women and men as they silently struggle with painful memories and deep spiritual wounding even years after the procedure.

The good news is that restoration is possible. 

There is forgiveness, healing, peace, and hope for the future. That is the heart of Passages of Hope’s abortion recovery support.

Passages of Hope is an abortion recovery outreach of New Life Solutions. We offer 9-week recovery support groups for women and men who need healing, hope, and wholeness. Groups are also available for those indirectly involved in pressuring a decision for an abortion. We use pull from proven curriculums to facilitate the healing process leading to resolution and freedom through the power of God’s Holy Word.

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32 NLT

An additional benefit of our support group setting is how you can experience the comfort of others who have also gone through an abortion loss.

For help or more information about Passages of Hope Restoration Ministry, visit passagesofhope.org or call our confidential line 727-940-2636