Many women, after having an abortion, are stunned to find themselves confronting intense feelings of despair, loss, guilt and unresolved grief. Because most have never heard of Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS) related to the trauma of abortion, these women may not even realize they are suffering from a treatable problem, let alone know where to turn for help.
For others, they may experience initial relief following an abortion. The perceived crisis is over and life returns to normal. For many women, however, the crisis is not over. Months and even years later, significant problems can develop.
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Women who have experienced abortion may develop the following symptoms:
- Guilt
- Grief
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Difficulty Bonding with Partner or Children
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol or drug addiction
If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, our pregnancy center offers confidential, compassionate support designed to help women work through these feelings. You are not alone.
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♥ Heart to Heart - The Pregnancy Care Center offers one-time exploratory sessions, as needed, for women of all ages and backgrounds who are having difficulty with past abortion experiences, to talk through their feelings, concerns, or issues. These heart to heart sessions are a great opportunity to begin the healing process. Rather than a large group, these are private sessions; the only participants will be you and our staff members who have experience in this area and are themselves post-abortive. Opportunities for further discussions or studies will also be available, as desired. All services are offered at no cost.
These sessions are not intended to be a substitute for professional counseling services. Please call the center at 442-2345 to set up a session. All calls are confidential.
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