Symptoms
Many women experience trauma after an abortion. Some of these manifestations include:
- Guilt
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Despair
- Feelings of helplessness
- Suicidal thoughts
- Low self-esteem
- Self-destructive behavior
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- Nightmares/sleep anxieties
- Anniversary reactions
- Anger at others involved
- Anger at God and Church
- Sexual problems
- Flashbacks
- Broken relationships
- Intense interest in babies
- No joy in another's pregnancy
These are common reactions for those who have had abortions. But you may think that no one else who has had an abortion feels this way. You are not alone. |
Project Rachel Offers:
- Complete confidentiality
- A chance to share your grief in a safe atmosphere of acceptance and trust
- Referrals to priests or professional counselors
- Forgiveness, healing, and peace through Rachel's Vineyard Healing Retreats
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As a program of Catholic Community Services, Project Rachel welcomes people of all faiths, and is not for women only.
"The retreat was an amazing experience. At first I was unsure about how I would be accepted because I'm not Catholic. However, once I got to the retreat, met the team, and started doing the healing exercises, I realized there wasn't going to be any judgment put upon me. I felt very safe and cared for while on the retreat." |
