Hurting After Abortion? You’re Not Alone. Understanding Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS)

Mosaic
4 days ago
2 min read

For many women, abortion doesn’t just end a pregnancy—it begins a journey of quiet grief, unresolved emotions, and lingering pain that’s hard to put into words. If you’re feeling this way, we want you to know: you’re not alone, and you’re not crazy for hurting.

There’s a name for what you may be experiencing: Post-Abortion Syndrome (PAS).

What Is Post-Abortion Syndrome?

Post-Abortion Syndrome is a term used to describe a range of emotional, psychological, and even spiritual struggles that some women (and men) face after an abortion. It’s not an official medical diagnosis, but many counselors, pregnancy resource centers, and faith-based healing ministries recognize the very real patterns of post-abortion grief and trauma.

PAS doesn’t always appear right away. Sometimes the symptoms show up days after an abortion. For others, it takes months—or even years—to surface.

Common Symptoms of PAS

Post-abortion distress can look different for everyone, but common symptoms include:

💧 Persistent sadness, depression, or crying spells
😔 Guilt, regret, or self-condemnation
😶 Emotional numbness or avoidance
🌙 Nightmares or flashbacks of the abortion experience
💥 Panic attacks or anxiety
🙅‍♀️ Difficulty in relationships or intimacy
🙏 Spiritual struggles—feeling distant from God or unable to forgive yourself

These emotions may feel confusing or overwhelming, especially if you were told you'd feel relief. But the truth is, your grief is valid, even if no one else understands it.

Who Is at Risk?

Not everyone who has an abortion experiences PAS. However, certain factors may increase the likelihood, including:

Feeling pressured or coerced into the abortion
Having strong personal, cultural, or religious beliefs about abortion
Lack of support before or after the procedure
Previous trauma, such as abuse or loss
Pre-existing mental health challenges

If this sounds like you—or someone you love—please hear this: you are not weak. You are not broken. You are human.

There Is Hope for Healing

At Mosaic, we believe that no wound is too deep for God to heal, and no story is too far gone for redemption. If you're struggling with pain after abortion, we offer a safe and confidential place to begin your healing journey.

We provide:

🤝 One-on-one support with compassionate, trained advocates
📚 Faith-based recovery studies
💬 A judgment-free space to process your story and find hope

Whether your abortion was last year or decades ago, it’s never too late to seek healing.

You Are Seen. You Are Loved. You Can Heal.

If you’re silently suffering from post-abortion grief, you don’t have to carry it alone anymore. Mosaic is here to walk with you—one step at a time.

📞 Call us today at 607-732-2111

💬 Send us a message or connect confidentially through our website

🌿 You are not your past. There is life after abortion—and there is healing in Jesus.

Resources & Support

For more information on emotional healing after abortion, explore these trusted resources:

You are not alone. There is hope, there is healing, and there is a future still full of light.