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
If you’ve had one or more abortions and are struggling emotionally now—whether it’s been days, weeks, or even years after your abortion experience—you’re not alone. It’s so important to know that hope is possible and that you can start on a journey toward healing. One of the best ways to get on this path is
It’s hard to move on when you feel lied to. Feeling betrayed by people you thought you could trust breeds anger, resentment, and shame for allowing yourself to believe the lies. The culture and media are full of lies when it comes to abortion and abortion providers. The whole truth about the procedure and the
“My dad was a pastor. I knew abortion was wrong. But, at the time, I was more afraid of what my family would think about me than anything else,” shares Kayla. “But now, I constantly worry that God won’t forgive me. If I can’t forgive myself, how will God forgive me?” If you can relate