What is Post-Abortion Trauma?

Post-abortion stress is the inability to process the stress and emotions associated with your partner’s abortion decision. This may be an immediate or delayed reaction that can surface anytime in a person’s life. When it does resurface, it can be confusing, painful and overwhelming.

Some men experience strong negative emotions after abortion. This psychological response is known as Post-Abortion Stress (PAS). Men struggle with the fact they are systematically denied the right to be involved in decisions regarding abortion. This powerlessness takes its toll not only on the male self-image, but can bring on role conflict, excessive guilt, depression and, often, the end of the relationship with his partner.

If you are experiencing post abortion trauma, there is help. You can speak with a therapist, contact a Post Abortion Support Group, or contact the Pregnancy Resource Center of Marin info@prcmarin.org or 415-892-0558 today.