1 in 4 women
will experience an abortion in their lifetime.
the Supreme Court legalized elective abortion in the United States
Since then it has become fairly common practice.
18%
of pregnancies (excluding miscarriages) end in abortion.
Abortion is an issue that has become so politicized that often what falls through the cracks are those who may need to talk with someone about their experience. While not everyone who has an abortion deals with adverse affects, there are those who have physical complications or who struggle with unexpected emotions.
Feeling sad about the decision is very normal.
Some people feel regret about their decision afterwards
Feeling a sense of loss or grief can occur at any point after a past abortion.
Having difficulty getting the experience out of your mind
Feeling a need to keep the abortion a secret or believing no one will understand.
Some people experience unpleasant dreams about their abortion
Hands of Hope Tucson uniquely offers specialized counseling for women and men who have experienced abortion. This is available through one-on-one or couples counseling with our on-staff Masters Level counselor who is Certified in Reproductive Grief Care. We also host a peer-led support group.
Our counselor will give clients the opportunity to talk about their experience in a private and safe environment. She will provide clients with tools to help them process their emotions and will help them be more effective in communicating their needs to their partner, family and friends. When faith and Christian values are important to our clients, she will help them make sense of their abortion experience from a spiritual and Biblical perspective.
No matter how long ago the abortion occurred, if you and/or your partner are dealing with difficult emotions afterwards, you are not alone! Hands of Hope Tucson provides private, confidential, and non-judgmental support to help you process through your experience.
Hands of Hope Tucson is a registered 501(c)(3) with a medical and trained staff who have been helping the Tucson Community with sexual health resources since 1981.
