The Hard Truth
Pregnancy loss from an abortion can bring on feelings of anger, regret, grief, loss and depression. The hard truth many individuals suffer in silence thinking one day this pain will go away.
Pregnancy loss survivors fear hearing words like "get over it", "it's in the past" or "it was your choice". The hard truth is that those who are hurting want to feel like their feelings matter.
Today more than ever people want to connect with people who will not judge them because of their choices. The hard truth is individuals need a safe place where they can share how they are feeling.
Kimberly's Story
Kimberly sat reading a friend's story on Facebook. Her eyes could not believe what she saw. Her close friend Sarah was sharing her healing story from an abortion. This gave Kimberly the courage to reach out for help. She contacted Sarah and was given our director's number. Within days they met and Kimberly began her healing journey. For over 25 years she had dwelt with loss and grief from an abortion. The ability to share and work through the process helped her come to a place of healing and wholeness.
Sarah was a constant support as Kimberly walked through her journey to healing. Today both women walk in freedom from the pain they once experienced.
Miscarriage
The Other Alternative offers resources for those experiencing grief and loss from a miscarriage.
Here's how you can help someone experiencing grief from a miscarriage:
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Acknowledge their loss simple statements like "I am sorry for your loss" go along way.
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Listen resist the need to fix the person and don't minimize what they are feeling.
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Keep what they share confidential.
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Be honest if you cannot provide the support they need help them find a support group or professional who can help them.
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Don't try to force them to do what they are not ready to do.
For more information and/or resources on pregnancy loss send an email to theotheralternative.info@gmail.com.