If you have just had an abortion, it is really important that you take care of yourself. Get plenty of rest and follow any post-surgery instructions. Do not hesitate to seek medical help if something just doesn't "feel right."
Maybe it's been awhile since your abortion but you find yourself struggling or hurting in some way. Whether you've just had an abortion or whether it's been months or years since your abortion, we are here to help you. All calls to the Option Line (1-800-395-HELP) are answered by trained consultants who offer compassionate, confidential, nonjudgmental help. We're here 24/7 so you can call when you feel ready to talk. We can connect you to people who know the pain of abortion. Please let us help you.
Help Is Available
Many pregnancy centers offer help to individuals who have experienced abortion or been involved with an abortion in some way. Many of these programs can be used for men or women. (Men hurt too.) To find a pregnancy center near you that offers help after abortion, click here or call 1-800-395-HELP.
The following groups also offer help after abortion and can help you find healing:
ARIN-Abortion Recovery International Network
Are you hurting because of an abortion?
Women who have experienced abortion and who hurt emotionally afterwards, often share some common feelings and life experiences. If you are struggling because of an abortion, you are not alone. Many women have felt the way you do and they want to help you.
Sometimes people will call these feelings post-traumatic stress disorder, post-abortion syndrome (PAS), or post-abortion trauma.
To see if you might be suffering from PAS, click here.
If you would like to learn more about PAS and some of the footnoted research that has been completed click here.
