14. Abortion Recovery

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY HAD AN ABORTION

(Experiencing Regret?  Depression?  Suicidal Thoughts?)
Whether it was yesterday, last month, or 25 years ago—you or someone you know might be struggling with a past abortion. These struggles are not “all in your head.” Abortion can affect your life in ways you could never have expected.
If you’re tired of trying to just “get over it” and pretend it never happened, or if you just wish the painful emotions would stop—we’re here to give you support and give you hope.
Please reach out. We really want to help.

HELP AFTER AN ABORTION

Rachel’s Vineyard – 24 hour
1-877-467-3463 | www.rachelsvineyard.org
National Helpline for Abortion Recovery – 24 hour
1-866-482-LIFE (5433) | www.nationalhelpline.org
Project Rachel
1-888-456-HOPE (4673) | www.hopeafterabortion.com
Abortion Recovery InterNational
www.abortionrecovery.org

Something I would like to say to other women who are facing pressure for an abortion is that if you just decide to hang in there and tell people that you need help, there are a lot of supportive people. It's just [hard] when the pregnancy is kept secret and you feel like you don't want anyone to know.
-Terri

I cannot promise that it will be easy. I can only promise that the fear and distress will pass and that there are people who will help you through this trying time. One day you will look back on the birth of your child and know that you did the right thing.
–Angela