You may or may not have been sure of the decision when you made it. But you made the decision, relatively sure it would be good for your future self. You’d be happier, more productive, more established, more something. So, you decided to have an abortion. But now, with the pregnancy test a distant memory, what you’re left with is one thought: How do I heal from a past abortion?

There may, or may not, have been relief at first. I mean, after all, after the abortion there was no pregnancy to stress over. Your future was suddenly back on track without the addition of a baby. You could pursue your plans and save motherhood for later.

But then.

Maybe a year later – or maybe ten years later – you find yourself not feeling relief. You find yourself not feeling like the tradeoff was a healthy one for you. You find yourself not satisfied with your decision at all. The sacrifice you made for your future self seems to carry baggage with it. Baggage you didn’t expect.

Like regret and maybe shame. Like guilt. Perhaps the heaviest baggage is the nagging thought that you’ll never heal from a past abortion.

But how can you mention these feelings out loud when you made a choice that was supposed to empower your life? How can such an acceptable choice still weigh so heavily on you?

You’re not alone.

I know the language spoken in public circles might indicate you’re the only one to feel this way. But that’s not true. In quiet circles, in spaces where women don’t talk loudly, in conversations inside their own minds, many wish they felt differently about their abortions. Some wish they had never had an abortion at all.

It’s too late to undo an abortion in your past. But it’s not too late to heal from a past abortion. Healing is available and you deserve to find the resolution and peace your heart is seeking.

We’ve served thousands of women over the past 30-plus years. We know how women feel afterward because they tell us. They tell us they can’t stop thinking about the abortion. They tell us about the struggle they have every year the date on the calendar lands either on the abortion date or the due date of the baby they aborted. They tell us that they just didn’t know they would feel this way and then talk of depression and anxiety. They tell us they want to find a way to heal from a past abortion.

If you’re struggling with these post-abortion behaviors/feelings, know that you aren’t stuck with these feelings. These feelings don’t have to define the rest of your life.

If you’ve had a recent abortion and would like to begin the healing process, click HERE.

If you had an abortion years ago and continue to struggle, we can help. Here at Alcove Health we have a post-abortion in-person recovery group where you can find true peace. It is completely confidential, completely free, and faith-based. You can find healing for your heart, mind, and soul. Don’t hesitate, click HERE to get more information about how you can heal from a past abortion.

If you’re pregnant and considering an abortion, we have services for you, too! You can get the information you need so your future self will be healthy and happy with the choice you make today. Our free and confidential medical services (like a lab-grade pregnancy test, an ultrasound, and STI testing) and our advocacy services can provide you with the space you need to make a completely informed decision. Call or click here to request your appointment today.