If you are one of the millions of women who have made the choice to have an abortion, you know the memories associated with the experience can be difficult and painful. Months and years may go by without any remembrance of the experience and then one day, you find yourself wondering what your child would have looked like. Triggers like seeing little children, anniversaries leave you feeing anxious, scared and fearful.

For most women, an abortion is a closely held secret, feeling you will be judged and dredge up pain. We offer you great news and relief - God can and will heal your abortion pain. You will find new joy in your heart. We can help with completely confidential support. Hundreds of women have left their hurt and anger behind and exchanged them for peace, hope and joy. Why don't you join them?

Perhaps you're thinking, "Okay, so I had an abortion. It was the best decision at the time and besides, it was long ago." For many of us, the memory of abortion lies beneath the surface and unknowingly it infects all we do. See if you recognize yourself...

• Do you feel guilt, sorrow, anger when discussing your abortion?
• Do you tend to think of your life in terms of "before" and "after" the abortion?
• Do you have lingering feelings of resentment of anger toward people involved with your abortion?
• Do you avoid relationships, or become overly dependent on them?
• Are you overly protective of the children you have now?
• Do you use drugs, alcohol, or food to make yourself feel better?
• Do you leave things undone?
• Do you feel a vague sort of emptiness, a deep sense of loss?
• Do you feel depressed?

If so, it's likely you're experiencing post abortion trauma, but please know you're not alone and there is help. Joy comes in the mourning. 1

If you are experiencing these feelings, please give us a call at 510-487-4357.

1 From Struggling After Abortion by Sydna Masse, President and Founder of Ramah International