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If you’re reading this after experiencing an abortion, we understand you may be feeling a wide range of emotions right now. Some people may feel relief, while others may experience sadness or confusion. There is no right way to feel post-abortion.
There is no fixed timeline for healing. Some days you may feel normal, while other days you might feel like you’re back where you started. What matters during this time is giving yourself grace and compassion. Try not to pressure yourself to heal on a specific timeline.
North Care Women’s Clinic is here for you if you feel as if you would like someone to talk to. We can offer you confidential after abortion support at no cost. We know your abortion may be tough to talk about, but the most important thing to remember is that you are not alone.
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Below are four steps that may help you begin your healing journey.
1. Acknowledge It May Take Time
Emotional healing can be confusing. You may feel completely fine one moment, then sad the next; this is a normal response. You do not need to rush your emotions or force yourself to have all the answers right away. Allow yourself to feel whatever comes up without judgment. This is one of the first steps to healing.
It can be challenging to come to terms with your abortion, especially if you were pressured into it. Research¹ shows women who felt pressured to agree to an abortion are more likely to experience negative emotional and mental health reactions.
2. Find Healthy Outlets
Finding healthy ways to process your emotions can make all the difference as you heal.
Healthy outlets look different for everyone. For some people, this could be journaling their thoughts, and for others, it might be talking to a trusted friend or family member. Getting outside more and taking quiet moments to reflect are healthy ways to give your emotions space.
3. Take Care Of Yourself
It can be easy to neglect your own needs during your post-abortion healing journey. You may struggle to care for yourself if you are experiencing intense feelings.
Self-care, however, is not about avoiding your feelings. It is about taking small steps each day to slowly rebuild your sense of emotional well-being and begin showing yourself compassion again.
Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as making sure you drink enough water, get enough rest, and eat regular meals.
4. Find a Support Network
Having supportive people around you can make all the difference in your healing journey. Your support network may include family, friends, your partner, or professional and confidential services like our after abortion support at North Care Women’s Clinic.
Getting outside support can be a safe next step if you don’t feel ready to talk to people in your personal life.
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As you move forward, try to give yourself compassion and space to heal. Some days may feel easier than others, and that is completely normal. Healing is not always linear, and you do not need to pressure yourself to feel a certain way.
If you are struggling, North Care Women’s Clinic offers confidential after-abortion support in a caring and non-judgmental environment. Whether your abortion was recent, happened years ago, or involved circumstances that were difficult for you, our team is here to listen and support you.
You do not have to go through this alone.
Contact us today to schedule your confidential after-abortion support appointment.
References
- Reardon, D. C., & Longbons, T. (2023). Effects of Pressure to Abort on Women’s Emotional Responses and Mental Health. Cureus, 15(1), e34456.
https://www.cureus.com/articles/124269-effects-of-pressure-to-abort-on-womens-emotional-responses-and-mental-health#!/
