I Had an Abortion, Now What?

Have you had an abortion? Maybe it was twenty years ago, and maybe it was just last month. It doesn't matter if it was an at-home abortion, the abortion pill, surgical abortion, or another way. There are women at The Resource Center in Greeley, CO, who understand and have lived that experience. 

We understand that women who have had an abortion can have major barriers to processing the loss as real, leaving you in a state of confusion suffering silently as you process. The reality of being stunned and confused when emotions rise to the surface that you weren’t expecting. Sometimes these emotions come right away, and others it’s years later, and you thought you had worked past it. 

The panic of the pregnancy may be over, but there is still confusion about the intense emotional pain you are feeling and how to deal with it. Your grief and healing can last a few days or much longer. 

Stuffing those raw, deep emotions can only last for so long before there are side effects. These can look like:

• Denial

• Lying to yourself

• Avoidance of people or things you love

• Being triggered by the mention of abortion 

• Inability to grieve other losses, such as the death of a loved one

• Temporary relief through drugs or alcohol.

Maybe you’ve already reached a point where despair has hit or you actively want to do something before it does. 

We are here to help. We will listen to you in the pain and grief and provide a judgment-free, safe space. 

Healing starts with facing the shame, guilt, and truth. This can be extremely hard and scary, but you won’t be alone. Women who understand all these emotions and have found healing themselves will be right there with you, giving you confidential, loving care. 

You can learn how to cope with those emotions moving forward, heal yourself, and find peace. Freedom is available from guilt, anger, grief, and shame. The mental and emotional loads you are carrying that take all your energy can be released, and you don’t have to feel trapped by your secret anymore. 

Contact us to discover how you can find help today.

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