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Why Delayed Grief After Abortion Happens
Grief after abortion doesn't always arrive when you expect it. For many people, emotional responses surface months or even years after the experience. If this is happening to you, you're not alone and there's nothing wrong with you. Your feelings are valid, whether...
What to Expect from an After-Abortion Support Group
Making the decision to seek support after an abortion takes tremendous courage. If you're reading this, you've likely been carrying difficult emotions—perhaps for weeks, months, or even years. You might feel uncertain about reaching out, worried about what joining a...
The Often Overlooked Impact: How Abortion Affects Men and the Path to Healing
When we discuss the emotional aftermath of abortion, the conversation typically centers on women's experiences—and rightfully so. However, there's another perspective that often remains unspoken: the profound impact abortion can have on men. At Abortion Recovery...
My Friend Had an Abortion: How to Be the Support They Need
When you find out that your friend had an abortion, you might find yourself wanting to help but feeling uncertain about how to do so. What should you say (or not say)? How can you be supportive without overstepping boundaries or making things worse? Supporting a loved...
When to Seek Additional Help After Abortion
Healing after an abortion is a deeply personal journey that looks different for everyone. While many people process their experience naturally over time, others may find themselves needing additional support along the way. Accepting that you need to seek help is not a...
How to Talk to Loved Ones About Your Abortion
After an abortion, one of the most important steps in your healing process is building a strong support network of people who can offer understanding, compassion, and practical help when you need it most. However, deciding who to talk to about your experience can feel...
Coping with Triggers and Anniversaries After Abortion
Experiencing an abortion can be a deeply personal and complex journey, often accompanied by a range of emotions that may resurface unexpectedly. For many, certain moments—like anniversaries of the procedure or unexpected triggers—can bring waves of grief, guilt, or...
The Power of Peer Support: Why Abortion Support Groups Work
When someone goes through an abortion, the experience can feel deeply personal and, at times, isolating. Emotions like grief, relief, guilt, or even confusion can swirl together, making it hard to process everything alone. That’s where the magic of peer support comes...
How to Cope with the Emotional Aspects of the Abortion Pill
The process of taking the abortion pill can be intense, both physically and emotionally. Hormonal shifts, personal beliefs, and even outside pressures can stir up many feelings. So, how do you cope? In this blog, we’re going to discuss some practical tips to help you...
Pregnancy After Abortion: Your Period, Ovulation, and More
Once the dust settles after an abortion, other concerns can appear. You may start to wonder when your period will return, how soon you can get pregnant again, or if your fertility has been affected. In this blog, we’re discussing when your period returns, when you...