The Reality of Choice

 There are many negative emotional repercussions that have been associated with abortion that are largely ignored.  We have had clients tell us that they experienced intense negative emotions but thought they were the only ones to experience them. We will cover the known and recognized symptoms that are increasingly being described by the term “post abortion syndrome” or PAS.  Actually, this has been proposed as a specific diagnosis for women who experience a related set of psychological and behavioral issues that can span years after the procedure.  PAS is considered a subset of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when PTSD is a result of abortion.  

Most people are told surgical abortion is easy, painless and quick.  Do not be confused or misled.  This does not account for pre-op preparations and recovery, nor does it account for the actual gestational age of your pregnancy and what surgery you will undergo.  They are performed from 4 weeks, before pregnancy can even be verified, to late term depending on the state in which you live.  Do you know what the process of the different procedures are?  Are they as safe as claimed by abortion providers and activists?  We are going to lay it all out for you and let you decide.

We tell ourselves that a crisis pregnancy situation would never happen to us.  We are careful and would not be able to make that dreadful decision that terminates our right to motherhood.  But what if it does?  The situations and realities of our circumstances play a critical role in our ability to hold steadfast in our beliefs.  This bonus episode will provide a scenario that exemplifies the difference between what we want and what we may feel is “the right” thing to do.  Anyone is susceptible. Even you.

Abortion is legal and protected currently in 25 states, 15 of which have had it written into the state constitution.  Virginia is the next one to vote to amend its constitution making abortion a fundamental right.  Abortion is already legal in Virginia up to 26 weeks.  Why is this amendment needed? How it the language of the amendment different than  what is on the ballot?  What impacts does this mean for women, parents, and healthcare providers?  Are we safe?  Listen now as more states could follow suit.  

Freedom to express our sexuality is a natural and precious aspect of life.  But does that right mean that it is healthy and without side effects that hinder what that freedom is supposed to provide? Can such liberties go too far? 

What does it mean to be protected from these silent predators? She feels fine, but what could be destroying her on the inside?  Active “relations” with one or more partners puts us at risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections.  With 30 known types of diseases, it is imperative to discuss the importance of testing and the facts you need to know for your sexual health.  Most infections do not cause symptoms until later stages where permanent damage may have been done.  Get educated and avoid the consequences.

When faced with a life altering situation, what we say and how we listen can be the difference that changes the course of one's future. A woman facing a crisis pregnancy is need of support and understanding. Effectively unraveling her thought process and anticipated challenges that is oftentimes buried in her subconscious is essential in determining the outcome that is best for her. 

A high percentage of pregnancy terminations are completed by the abortion pill. The aftermath and remains of the pregnancy, which include the active metabolites, are flushed into our water system. With 40 thousand tons of remnants excreted every year, our water treatment plants cannot handle the onslaught. Our potable water is in danger. There are many questions that the EPA is not answering.

 Knowing what is actually happening during the very early stages of pregnancy is anyone’s best guess. How do we know that it is safe to undergo a chemical or surgical procedure? The importance of the ultrasound is imperative to ensure that her health remains the priority. This is what you need to know. Do not be swayed by anyone who claims this is a ruse or unnecessary for her safety. 

Some studies claim that a high percentage of women say the decision to end their pregnancy was the right thing to do. Do not be confused with misleading terminology that equates to emotional side effects as these are very different concepts. Did you know of the existence of Post Abortion Traumatic Stress Disorder? Did you know that there are groups to assist women find psychological healing after abortion? If your answer is no - you are not alone - because the abortion industry tries to tell women that there is no psychological downside to abortion. But we know differently and the data is there to prove it. These are the stories Ashley and Jessica.