FAQ
For Men
I
Think My Girlfriend is Pregnant, What Do I Do Now?
What
Are My Options?
My
Girlfriend Wants An Abortion
What
does an Abortion Cost?
Can
Abortion Hurt Men?
What
Are My Rights As The Father?
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FOR
MEN
Can
Abortion Hurt Men?
Abortion
hurts both men and women.
Women lose their baby. Men
lose their manhood.
Post-Abortion
Syndrome is a stress disorder commonly experienced by
men who have fathered children who were aborted. Some
men block the natural process of grieving and dealing
with the death of their children. They deny their responsibility
for the abortion, and in so doing, block the natural
grieving process that must take place before healing
can occur.
Abortion
not only affects the father of the baby, but the grandfather,
the siblings, and other relatives. Men who marry women
who have had abortions are also affected by their wife's
pain, even if they did not father the aborted child.
There
are several reasons why abortion hurts men.
Abortion
takes the life of a developing baby in the womb of its
mother. The abortion of a child ends the process of
procreation between a man and a woman. Abortion denies
a man's instinct for commitment, protection, and provision.
Abortion
is a conscious decision that significantly alters our
value of life. It is a statement of severe rejection.
While viewed as a solution to a "problem pregnancy,"
the costs are high.
The
guilt and fear from an abortion can erode a man's ability
to trust women, authority, and even God.
Abortion
may result in anger, anxiety, and errors in judgment.
This can cause failures in present and future relationships
with women, children, and others, and may diminish one's
capacity as a father, a husband, and a man.
Symptoms
of Post-traumatic Stress caused by Abortion:
(This list may not be all-inclusive)
Can't
bond with children
Sleeplessness, bad dreams, nightmares
Avoidance behaviors/addictions
Sexual dysfunctions
Guilt/shame or anger
Inability to relax
Loneliness or numbness
Hollow relief
Depression, fear of failure, or fear of rejection
Sense of loss
Relationship changes
Eating disorders
If
you are experiencing any of these feelings, trained
counselors are available to help. Joining
a support group can help you heal. Call
817-577-4387 to schedule free post-abortion counseling.
The
Healing Process for Post-Abortion Syndrome will
allow you to:
- Know
where the hurt is
- Grieve
the loss of the child, grandchild, brother, sister,
or other family member
- Recognize
accountability
- Deal
with guilt and shame, and overcome anger
- Rebuild
confidence as a protector, provider, and preserver
of the family
- Rebuild
trust with God, women, and others
- Form
positive support structures in life
- Forgive,
accept, and be forgiven
- Establish
lasting tools for rebuilding relationships
- Take
steps toward restitution
- Become
free to be the man God created
There
is healing and restoration available. You don't need
to suffer alone any more.
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