About the Book
Inner Healing After Abortion is for you if you have had an abortion for whatever reason and feel unfinished in making peace with your decision. However recently or long ago you had the abortion, whether or not you have felt supported or alone, whether you believe you would make the same decision now or a different one, this short book offers support and guidance.
Inner Healing After Abortion presumes pregnancy is a significant event—regardless of what happens next. Abortion is one of the childbearing losses. Those who have made this difficult decision deserve caring, kindness and healing. If you are family or friend to someone who has had an abortion I invite you to read this book and pass it along with a note of personal caring.
This supportive guide includes:
Beginning Your Healing Journey
If You Have Just Had an Abortion
Listening to Your Feelings
Grief, Numbness, Ambivalence,
Relief, Sadness, Guilt, Regret, Anger
When You Feel Judged by Others
Special Situations
If You Have Had More Than One Abortion
When Abortion Was for Medical Problems
Pregnancy from a Traumatic Encounter
Ways to Nurture Yourself
Signs of Unfinished Business
Rituals for Making Peace
Asking for and Getting Spiritual Support
Celebrating Your Journey
Looking from the Past to the Future
For Partners
How Partners, Family and Friends Can Help
Other Resources
What others have said about this book:
“If you are having a difficult time with feelings after an abortion experience, you will be in good hands reading Marilyn Gryte’s Inner Healing After Abortion. This is an affirming, wise book.” ~Peg Johnston, President, Abortion Conversation Project, “Promoting Conversation, Reducing Stigma”
“With Inner Healing After Abortion, Marilyn Gryte has offered a gift to anyone who has had an abortion experience. This book offers loving and practical tools for women of all ages, backgrounds, political persuasions, and religious affiliations. Marilyn acknowledges the complex range of emotions that may surround abortion and shares sound wisdom for coming to peace with one’s decision.” ~ Grayson Dempsey, President, Backline