Renewed Hope Ministry
Because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound....to comfort all who mourn...to give them beauty for ashes
~ Isaiah 61:3
So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten. ~ Joel 2:25
For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in mercy
to all those who call upon You. ~ Psalm 86:5
If you are feeling remorse or guilt over your abortion, you are not alone. Millions of women and men have suffered guilt, shame, sorrow, regret, and grief after their abortion. Studies show that 44 percent of all American women will have an abortion at some point during their lifetime. More than a million American women will have an abortion this year, and about 4,000 of those women will have an abortion today.
After abortion, many women develop what is called post-abortion syndrome (PAS), which is defined as an ongoing inability to:
- Process the painful thoughts and emotions--especially guilt, anger and grief--which arise from one or more unplanned pregnancies and subsequent abortions.
- Indentify (much less grieve) the loss that has been experienced.
- Come to peace with God, herself and others involved in the pregnancy and abortion decisions.
Healing After Abortion - Indentifying and Overcoming Post-Abortion Syndrome
Teri K. Reisser, M.S., M.F.T. and Paul C. Reisser, M.D.
Below is a list of some symptoms of PAS. After abortion--whether it be immediately, or months or even years later--you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
If you are experiencing any negative symptoms after an abortion, please know that there is hope. There are many resources where you can obtain free help and information from caring individuals. I found help for the pain and suffering caused by abortion, and I want you to find help too. Please don’t carry this pain, guilt, shame, and grief all by yourself.
If you feel separated from God because of your abortion and don't think He will forgive you, please know that He longs for you to return to Him and He eagerly awaits to forgive you and restore you. Jesus Christ died on the cross for ALL sins, including the sin of abortion.
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
Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS)
Symptoms of PAS