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Mother's Day is everywhere. The advertisements begin weeks in advance. Bouquets, brunches, jewelry, heartfelt cards. For most people, the holiday is a celebration. But for women who have had an abortion, this day can arrive with a weight that is difficult to describe...

If you've been experiencing low mood, grief, anxiety, or emotional heaviness following an abortion, you may be searching for words to describe what you're going through. You might have even wondered: Is this postpartum depression? Can that happen after an abortion?...

When a married couple experiences an abortion, the emotional aftermath can ripple through every aspect of their relationship. Whether the decision was mutual, made by one partner, or influenced by external circumstances, the journey toward healing requires both...

When your partner chose to have an abortion—whether you agreed with the decision or not—you may find yourself navigating an emotional landscape that feels lonely and confusing. Perhaps you supported her choice but are surprised by your own grief. Maybe you wanted to...

If you've had more than one abortion, you may be carrying a particularly heavy burden of shame, judgment, and confusion. Each experience may build on the last, creating layers of grief, guilt, and perhaps even a deep fear that you're somehow beyond forgiveness or...

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...

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...

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...

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...