“About 1 in 3 American women will have had an abortion by the time she reaches age 45”
- Guttmacher Institute
"93% of women regret their abortion”
- David C. Reardon, Aborted Women: Silent No More
Symptoms of Post-Abortion Trauma reported by Rachel’s Vineyard:
- Bouts of crying
- Depression
- Guilt
- Inability to forgive yourself
- Intense grief / sadness
- Anger / rage
- Emotional numbness
- Sexual problems or promiscuity
- Eating disorders
- Lowered self esteem
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- Nightmares and sleep disturbances
- Suicidal urges
- Difficulty with relationships
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Flashbacks
- Multiple Abortions
- Pattern of repeat crisis pregnancy
- Discomfort around babies or pregnant women
- Fear / ambivalence of pregnancy
If you or someone you know is experiencing post-abortion trauma please visit:
www.rachelsvineyard.org or www.hopeafterabortion.com.
Sponsor a woman ($135/woman) to attend a post-abortive Project Rachel Healing weekend retreat.
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