Any woman who has chosen to have an abortion will tell you it wasn’t an easy decision. They may have felt it was necessary, but it wasn’t a simple choice. Rarely do women talk about their abortions. They fear being judged or shunned. They feel isolated and don’t know if they can or should share
Having an abortion can make you feel so alone and isolated. You’re unsure who to talk to. Will they judge me? Will they hate me? Questions and shame may fill your mind. Please know that if you are struggling emotionally after an abortion, there is help. What you’re feeling is real, and your story is
Imagine you and your close friends enjoying a fabulous holiday party. There’s laughter, great food, and music in the background. Suddenly, a stranger stands at the doorway. Everything seems to stop as all eyes focus on the person. The stranger doesn’t enter the room. They just stand there. You and your friends attempt to return
You know how it is. You meet an acquaintance out in public, and they casually ask how you’re doing. The usual response is “Okay,” and you move on. “Being okay” can mean different things to different people. For some, “being okay” means completely erasing the memory of the painful choices you make. You say to
Choosing to have an abortion is not an easy decision. The anxiety and fear beforehand consume you. It’s hard enough to share that you’re facing an unwanted pregnancy, much less that you’re planning to abort. You don’t know who to talk to or whose advice to take. You play out a hundred different scenarios in
All across social media, women express concern post-abortion. They ask about the bleeding and pain associated with a medical abortion, or the worry of not knowing if their abortions were complete. Abortions, whether medical or surgical, are not merely “simple medical procedures.” Women are often hesitant to get aftercare. We get it. No one wants
No one can predict what your experience using the abortion pill method will be like. Several factors, such as your pain tolerance, how far along you are in your pregnancy, and the prescription you receive, all factor into the outcome. However, we can look at what others have said and better understand what you might
The realization that not everyone is okay after an abortion is a closely guarded secret. If you dare to say something, friends reply, “Well, you made the choice, so why are you crying?” A well-meaning family member says, “Oh, it’ll get better, and after a while, you won’t even think about it.” But is that
It’s not unusual for women to wonder how quickly they can become pregnant following an abortion. As you’ve potentially found out, it is possible to get pregnant within two weeks afterward, even if you are still bleeding from the procedure. Despite social media sites encouraging you to “Shout Your Abortion,” you most likely didn’t share
“If someone lies, they’re known as a liar. If someone kills, they’re known as a murderer. So what would people call me if they knew I had an abortion?” – Jeniah Trauma, regret, and shame have a way of shaping us. When we experience a traumatic event or make a choice we regret, we can