Healing our communities one trauma at a time
Have you or anyone you know been affected by abortion and/or miscarriage? The physical and emotional stress can be devastating and often surfaces months or even years later. For many, abortion/miscarriage is a secret silent sorrow…the reasons are numerous. Often the regret of abortion is hard. Many struggle and suffer in isolation because their family, church and society do not know how to help.
Women and men who have experienced abortion/miscarriage may develop the following symptoms:
- Guilt
- Shame
- Sorrow
- Grief
- Anger
- Rage
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts
- Eating disorders
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- Difficulty with relationships
- Sexual dysfunction
- Emotional numbness
- Bouts of crying
- Loneliness
- Spiritual isolation
- Lowered self-esteem
- Trouble sleeping
- Nightmares or flashbacks
- Discomfort around babies or pregnant women
We can rest in the assurance that hope, healing and restoration are available through our Lord Jesus Christ.