Paradoxically, it is not uncommon for women to commit to abortion in order to preserve the relationship with a loved one, but the relationship after an abortion not only does not improve, but often even worsens or breaks completely. Abortion does not strengthen the relationship between the couple, but presents a difficult task - to survive the loss in a constructive way. And this task is surmountable not for everyone. It is noticed that some women who have had an abortion have a harder time establishing strong relationships with men in the long run, trust them less, and may also have sexual difficulties.
Self-determination for abortion often suggests that the relationship between a man and a woman was not really good. There are cases when the mother has a hormonal shock due to a sudden cessation of the natural physiological process (pregnancy), after which a constant depression can begin. She is no longer able to be a partner for a man as she used to be. In Sweden, a study was conducted on the reaction of men to abortion. It interviewed men whose wives or girlfriends had suffered an abortion. A larger percentage of men said that after the abortion they experienced various and conflicting feelings: guilt, a sense of responsibility, relief, grief for loss. A man's anger, suffering and guilt for not being able to protect his child can be manifested in the use of alcohol, drugs or sedatives, self-isolation, workaholism, risky driving. This creates serious difficulties in relationships and leads to conflict situations, separation or infidelity.
It is often believed that abortion emotionally affects only women, while not touching other family members. However, the survival of abortion affects the life of the whole family, both current and future members of it. Abortion, one way or another, touches everyone who has contributed to it and the woman's relationship with them.
Prolonged mourning and the consequences of post-traumatic / post-traumatic syndrome can disrupt the warm and affective relationship between the mother and the born baby, and later this contributes to the appearance of emotional and behavioral problems in the child.
In a crisis pregnancy situation, it is important to be determined to seek professional help. The Crisis Pregnancy Center offers consultations from competent specialists. If you are considering an abortion or have already experienced the termination of your pregnancy and cannot accept its consequences, we are ready to help you!
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