Post-Abortion
Healing
The =
effects
of abortion can be devastating. No other act of human behavior can so
completely destroy (emotionally, physically and emotionally) the men and wo=
men
involved.
ABORTION IS A LIFE-CHANGING DE=
CISION
The =
decision
to have an abortion is often based on prior life experiences.
If y=
ou have
you experienced:
·
Verbal
Abuse
·
Sexual
Abuse
·
Physical
Abuse
·
Emotional
Abuse
·
Neglect
·
Abortion
·
Rape
·
Miscarriage
these life
experiences may have affected your decision to abort, and may still be
affecting you emotionally. The pain and guilt that follow an abortion often
affect decision-making, thereby robbing you of your future.
Abor=
tion is
a tragic loss suffered by you and the baby. The process of restoration must
therefore include working through the stages of grief; forgiving yourself a=
nd
others; letting go; and moving on with the beautiful future God has for you=
.
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM ANY OF =
THESE
SYMPTOMS?
N =3D Never, S =3D Sometimes, O =3D Often
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Feelings |
N |
S |
O |
Behaviors |
N |
S |
O |
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An=
ger |
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Su=
bstance
abuse: drugs |
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An=
guish
over your decision |
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Su=
bstance
abuse: alcohol |
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An=
xiety or
panic |
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Ex=
cessive
sleeping |
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Bi=
tterness |
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Un=
able to
sleep |
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Ca=
n’t
forgive yourself |
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Wi=
thdrawal |
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De=
pression |
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Is=
olation |
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Di=
stress |
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Ea=
ting
disorder: anorexia |
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De=
feat |
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Ea=
ting
disorder: bulimia |
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Em=
otional
numbness |
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Ea=
ting
disorder: overeating |
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Fe=
ar of
others finding out about the abortion(s) |
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Fe=
ar of
relationships |
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Gu=
ilt |
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La=
ck of
intimacy: family |
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Gr=
ief |
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La=
ck of intimacy:
friends |
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Ho=
pelessness |
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La=
ck of
intimacy: spouse |
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In=
security |
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La=
ck of
intimacy: children |
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In=
adequacy |
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La=
ck of
intimacy: God |
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Fl=
ashbacks
or nightmares |
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Se=
xual dysfunction |
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Re=
gret |
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Wo=
rkaholic |
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Re=
jection |
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Av=
oid
discussing abortion |
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Su=
icidal
thoughts |
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Re=
act
physically when abortion is mentioned |
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Un=
easy
around babies |
|
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Se=
lf-destructive
behavior |
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If t=
hese
feelings and symptoms describe you, then you may be suffering from
Post-Abortion Syndrome or Post-Abortion Stress. There are people who can he=
lp you
deal with your past abortion and restore your life.
POST-ABORTION RECOVERY<=
/u>:
To help people reconcile a past
abortion decision, we refer clients (both men and women) to a 12-week Bible=
study
and support group. (Call the Pregnancy Resource Center East for more
information.)
Also check out www.beautyfo=
rashesministriesinternational.com
www.abortionfacts.com/PAS=
/PAS.asp
www.postabortionministries.=
com
or check our <Info Links> f=
or
other helpful sites.