Post Abortion Support

Counseling

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU 

Abortion is never an easy decision to make.  Although it seemed like the right choice at the time, you may find yourself questioning that decision. This is common and that’s why we are here. Maybe you told someone, maybe you’ve carried this secret and are still carrying feelings of guilt, shame, and loss.  Whatever your circumstances, know this: it is not the end of your story. No, you can’t undo the past, but you are valuable, and your story is still being written. 

The following list has been designed to help you identify symptoms in your life that may be related to a past abortion experience. 

  • Sadness 
  • Feelings of loss 
  • Guilt 
  • Regret 
  • Recurring thoughts about abortion(s) 
  • Crying episodes 
  • Anxiety 
  • Preoccupation with anniversaries, i.e., date of the abortion(s) or the due date(s) 
  • Inability to sustain an intimate relationship 
  • Obsession with children or childbearing issues 
  • Avoidance of small children and babies 
  • Increased alcohol use 
  • Drug abuse 
  • Repeat abortions 
  • Multiple sexual relationships 
  • Disinterest in sex 
  • Engaging in any of the following to excess school, work, exercise, eating, or dieting 
  • Difficulty sleeping 
  • Feelings of numbness 
  • Lack of self-esteem 
  • Suicidal impulses 
  • A desire for secrecy about the abortion 

If you’ve had an abortion, you already know it can be a traumatic experience. Maybe you felt like you had no other option. Just know this: This is not the end of your story. 

If you are experiencing these or similar symptoms and would like to talk with a trained, non-judgmental counselor in a confidential environment, please call HOPE Clinic at our Benton office at 270-527-4111 or at our Eddyville office. We are here to help you and to remind you that you are not alone.   

What will we talk about? 

We can explore a variety of topics as it pertains to your story. Here are some of the things that may be explored: 

  • Feelings of anxiety and depression 
  • Telling a partner about an abortion 
  • Self-loathing and self-esteem issues 
  • Motherhood after an abortion 
  • Parenting after an abortion 
  • Destructive behaviors (including substance abuse) 
  • Relationship issues (including destructive relationships) 
  • Trauma 
  • Reconciliation 
  • Forgiveness and grace 

Is it confidential? 

Yes, our clinic strongly values confidentiality. We aim to create a safe and completely confidential environment to protect both your privacy and safety. Whether you are pregnant, experienced rape, a victim of sexual assault, date rape, or any type of abuse, we are here for you and want Hope Clinic to feel like a safe place to heal.