frequent questions

frequently asked questions

Ever feel like you want to ask questions, but can't?

Individuals who experience an abortion, or know somene who has, often ask us questions, similar to the ones below. These are the some of the most common. However, if you've thought it, we've probably heard it!
If you've ever pondered questions like those listed, know that your thoughts are normal.

Where is my baby now?

Will I ever be able to forgive myself?

What if I'm never able to have children?

Will God forgive me?

I know my mom had an abortion, but she refuses to admit it. How do I ask about my sibling?

Have I damaged my body?

How do I deal with the fact that I didn't stand up for my child?

What if that was my only chance to have a baby?

Should I tell my husband, wife, parents, kids, someone I'm dating?

Why wasn't she informed of other choices?

Will the pain ever go away?

Can a grandparent (other family member, friend) go through an abortion recovery program for their part in an abortion?

I pressured her to have an abortion - how do I live with that everyday?

How do I handle the anniversary date of the abortion?

I cry every year on the date my child would have been born - is that normal?

questions?

Call an abortion recovery counselor in your area, or us directly:

1-866-4-MY-RECOVERY

We'll be more than happy to dialogue with you about YOUR specific questions!

graphic pictures:

Individuals sometime ask whether graphic pictures or videos are used in the abortion recovery process. Abortion Recovery InterNational's affiliates believe that all post abortion counseling, awareness and/or education should be medically accurate. We are committed to assuring that abortion and post-abortion information is shared in a caring and compassionate manner with due respect for the emotional sensibilities of each client. We choose NOT to engage in anything which might cause shock or additional emotional distress of a client already affected by an abortion experience.

Our Abortion Recovery Centers / Programs will treat all clients with kindness, grace and forgiveness and without judgement.

disclaimer:

AbortionRecovery.org and Abortion Recovery InterNational are referral and informational sites, not professional counseling sites. We are not all licensed therapists, although many of our affiliates may hold those credentials. We are a network of lay counselors, grief specialists, life coaches, social workers, clergy, professional therapists, sexual health educators, resource centers and support groups. We are not responsible for the actions performed by any person as a result of anything written within or related to Abortion Recovery InterNational or Abortion Recovery.org. By using our services, you agree to these terms.

Abortion Recovery InterNational, Inc. and AbortionRecovery.org strongly encourage abortion affected individuals to have completed an abortion recovery program PRIOR to involving themselves in any type of legal, research, speaking or activism opportunity.