Post-Abortion Recovery

In-Person Care for Life’s Hardest Moments


 

The memory of a past abortion can stir painful emotions for both women and men. You don’t have to face these feelings alone. Work through them confidentially with peer counseling and support, and take steps toward healing your heart.

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Mental Effects of Abortion

Following an abortion, many women and men experience initial relief. The perceived crisis is over, and life returns to normal. For many, however, the crisis is not really over, and significant mental health struggles develop. There is no time line on developing these struggles and symptoms may appear immediately or years later. The negative psychological response to an abortion is known as Post-Abortion Stress (PAS).

Several factors that increase the risk of PAS include the woman’s age, the abortion circumstances, the stage of pregnancy at which the abortion occurs, and religious beliefs.

Women and men who have had an abortion experience may develop the following symptoms:


  • Flashbacks of Abortion
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Relationship Problems
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse
  • Depression
  • Guilt
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Anniversary Grief

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A safe place to process

If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, you are not alone. Men often struggle with these issues after their partner chooses abortion. Integra Pregnancy Services offers confidential, compassionate support groups or individual peer counseling to help women and men work through these feelings.

Deciding to seek help may be one of the most challenging decisions you make, but it may be one of the best. To talk to someone about issues from a past abortion, please contact us. All calls are completely confidential.

We Offer:
  • Post-abortion Recovery support including one-on-one peer counseling.
  • Small groups and Abortion Recovery Retreats led by experienced leaders.
  • Safe and confidential setting.