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Abortion Recovery Assistance
The Northlake CPC is proud to offer Individual and Group counseling to women who have abortion in their past.
If you are one of the millions of women who have made the choice to have an abortion, you know that the memories associated with this experience can be difficult and even painful. Months and years may go by without any remembrance of the abortion experience. Then, one day, you find yourself wondering what your life would have been like had your child lived. Triggers like seeing children that are the same age your child might have been, or the anniversary date of the abortion/birth date of the child, may leave you feeling anxious, scared, and fearful.
For most women, the abortion is a closely held secret. Rarely do we talk about this pain with family or friends. Many feel fearful that they will judge us if they know they made an abortion choice. There is good news - God can heal abortion pain and bring new joy to your heart.
How do you know you need post-abortion healing?
Perhaps you are thinking, "Okay, so I had an abortion. But that is in the past. Do I really need to be healed?" Some women seemingly never need to work through any kind of healing process. But for many of us, the memory of abortion lies like a hidden infection within, weakening and impairing us in ways we may have never realized were related. Is that true for you? See if you recognize yourself in some of the following questions:
Do you feel reluctant to talk about the subject of abortion, or do you
feel guilt, anger, or sorrow when discussing your own abortion?
Do you tend to think of your life in terms of "before" and "after" the abortion?
Do you have lingering feelings of resentment or anger toward people
involved in your abortion, such as the baby's father, friends, or your
parents?
Have you found yourself either avoiding relationships or becoming overly
dependent in them since the abortion? Are you overly protective of any
children you have now?
Have you begun or increased use of drugs or alcohol since the abortion,
or do you have an eating disorder?
Have you felt a vague sort of emptiness, a deep sense of loss, or had
prolonged periods of depression?
Do you sometimes have nightmares, flashbacks, or hallucinations relating
to the abortion?
If so, it is likely you are experiencing pain related to your abortion, many times referred to
as "post-abortion trauma."
There is Hope
If you are a woman suffering from guilt caused by abortion, there is hope and help.
Call for help and begin your recovery. 985.893.4281 or northlakecpc@bellsouth.net
All contact is confidential.