Are you having a difficult post-abortion journey? Many women struggle with the short-term and long-term emotional effects of abortion. It can take them days, months, or years to work through this challenging recovery time.
You are not alone in your struggle, and help is available. You can experience joy and peace again in your everyday life. The bravest first step to recovery is asking for help.
Bella is here for you during this sensitive time. We have mentors ready to meet with you for your journey to healing after abortion.
All our services are confidential and offered at no cost; we want you to get the care you need.
You Are Not Alone
While every woman’s experience after abortion is unique, the emotional effects can include anxiety, guilt, and sadness. Studies reveal that adverse mental health effects like depression and grief can also occur after abortion.
Many counselors have explored a condition they call “post-abortion syndrome,” which can be identified as an ongoing inability to:
- Work through the pain, guilt, anger, and other emotions associated with the abortion experience.
- Recognize and grieve the loss they have experienced.
- Come to peace with herself/himself and others involved in the pregnancy and abortion decision.
Other outside factors, such as cultural beliefs and pressure to abort, can increase the likelihood of these effects. These mental health effects can feel impossible to overcome, but there is hope.
A Safe Space to Heal
At Bella, we want you to know that you are not alone. Millions of women and men like you suffer from this loss. Most suffer in silence, but you don’t have to.
At Bella, we offer no-cost and confidential post-abortion help and support. If you think you might benefit by talking to one of Bella’s trained client advocates or participating in a group abortion recovery program, contact us today to begin the healing process.