Post-Abortion
What Is Post-Abortion Syndrome?
Mrs. Ann Warner Tolly Post-abortion syndrome (PAS) is the psychological aftermath of abortion. The victims are both women and men and the circle grows to include the siblings of the aborted child, the grandparents, friends, and other family members. PAS can occur...
What Is Post-Abortion Syndrome?
Mrs. Ann Warner Tolly Post-abortion syndrome (PAS) is the psychological aftermath of abortion. The victims are both women and men and the circle grows to include the siblings of the aborted child, the grandparents, friends, and other family members. PAS can occur...
Symptoms of Post-Abortion Syndrome
Teri Reisser, M.S. 1. GUILT: Guilt is what the woman feels because she has violated her moral code. For the woman who has come to believe, at some point after the abortion, that she consented to the killing of her preborn child, the burden of guilt is relentless. 2....
I Had an Abortion This Morning
It is January 22, the anniversary date of the Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion in the United States. Every year this date brings with it a mixed bag of emotions for me. I feel a need to recognize this anniversary date with appropriate soberness and...
Q&A on Support for Women Following Abortion
QUESTION: Do you provide any help or support for women who have had abortions? ANSWER: Proverbs 31:8 tells us, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves” so we defend the lives of the pre-born who are targeted by elements of our society. Yet we also care...
Q&A on Post-Abortion Syndrome
QUESTION: Does CLR counsel women who are in despair because they’ve had abortions in the past, or do you just work with women who are considering an abortion? ANSWER: Your question deals with a special issue called Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS) and is becoming more...
Counseling the Grief-Stricken
Catherine Lammert Grief is a strong and complex emotion. Here are some practical suggestions on how we may help others cope with a loss in their life. Supporting a Grieving Family HOW TO HELP: Be supportive -- visit or call to say, "I care and want to help." Treat the...
It Does Not Matter – A Look at Post-Abortion Syndrome
Lynn Klammer Over the past years, I’ve seen the professional community grapple with the question of whether or not post-abortion trauma really exists. Scientific evidence seems to indicate that abortion does not increase the risk of psychological problems any more...
The Journey of Forgiveness – A Look at the Abortion Decision
Roe v. Wade seemed like a timely solution to a very big problem in young women’s lives, namely an unwanted pregnancy. What would one “do” with an unplanned baby? In my case, I was unwed and pregnant. At the time, the pregnancy seemed like a bad dream – not to mention...
