Healing from post-abortion trauma may feel so far off. 

You may even wonder if it’s possible to experience joy again. 

While your isolation may be overwhelming, know that you’re not alone. Other women have walked this same journey and have found peace.  

Continue reading to learn more about what it looks like to take steps toward recovery.

Steps Toward Recovery

Engage with Your Feelings

Following an abortion, some women may experience a multitude of overwhelming emotions, while others may feel completely numb. 

No matter what you’re experiencing, the first step toward healing is intentionally recognizing and naming your feelings. 

Some women find it helpful to use journaling to piece together their feelings and make sense of their thoughts. Other times, talking to someone you trust can be a cathartic way to get your feelings out in the open.

Find Support and Guidance 

Maybe no one knows about your abortion, and you didn’t plan for anyone to ever know. 

Keeping this to yourself is a huge burden to bear. 

Seeking out individual counseling or a post-abortion recovery program can provide a safe place for you to gather with other women who are also on their healing journey. 

Receiving compassion from others can help ease the load that you’re carrying, and hearing the stories of others and maybe eventually sharing your own story can bring about great healing. 

Be Patient with Yourself

Recovery is complex, and it takes time. You can’t expect the trauma from your abortion to go away after one session. Each time you meet with a counselor or other women, try to view it as just one more step on your journey to healing. 

Find Support Today

It can be hard to know where to begin when searching for post-abortion recovery support. 

Salem Pregnancy Care Center provides a non-judgmental environment where staff can help you find the best services. 

Our free and confidential network of post-abortion support services includes:

• Counseling services
• Support groups 
• Spiritual guidance
• Educational resources
• Holistic Healing

We strive to make services as accessible as possible by also offering virtual options.

Even if you are unsure if these resources would be right for you, we encourage you to speak with someone from our team to learn more.

Take your first step toward recovery by contacting us today.