Announcing a Post Abortion Group Starting in March 2014

Without question, abortion can be one of the most traumatic experiences in a woman's life. Research shows that more than 43% of women have experienced its pain. Many women hide the secret and carry incredible burdens while wearing smiles on their faces.

Many of these women suffer from Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS), which is a type of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.  It occurs when a woman is unable to work through her emotional responses due to the trauma of an abortion.

Women are often surprised to find that abortion can be a traumatic experience. Generally, women are not encouraged to share their responses to the abortion. Often it is kept a secret, and a woman is left alone with her feelings. The grief a woman may experience after an abortion is seldom recognized and is often repressed or denied. PAS occurs when the grieving process is not completed. Our society is just now beginning to recognize the need to grieve a miscarriage, but because abortion is considered a voluntary act, a women’s grief after an abortion is not understood or supported.

Common PAS symptoms include:

• Sadness
• Guilt
• Anger
• Depression
• Drug/Alcohol addiction
• Eating Disorders
• Suicidal thoughts
• Difficulty maintaining close relationships
• Flashbacks

Some women experience PAS symptoms within months of the abortion. For others, the crisis occurs two to five years after the abortion — at the time the normal grieving process would have been completed. Sometimes women don’t experience PAS symptoms for 10, 20, or 30 years because they are unable to deal with the deep emotions caused by the abortion. 

The Pregnancy Resource Center is offering a free 9-week Bible study entitled "Surrendering The Secret," a powerful study that helps women who have experienced abortion find the path to healing through an honest, interactive and confidential group bible study.

If you or someone you know is suffering in silence, it is time to surrender the secret and find the healing forgiveness God desires for you.

Dates: Weekly - beginning Monday, March 31, 2014

Time: 6:30 -8:30 p.m.

Where: The Pregnancy Resource Center

Registration is required, and space is limited.

To register or for more information, contact Lisa at 412-833-5309 or e-mail: helplineprcsh@comcast.net

For more details, download a Surrender the Secret Brochure here.