1 in 5 men have experienced an abortion
Did you know, studies show 1 in 5 men have experienced an abortion? Whether the abortion was partially their decision, made without their support or even made without their knowledge at the time, the studies show that men need healing from abortion too.
Why Healing for Men Matters
A man’s experience with an abortion is different than a woman, but significant all the same. Upon conception of that baby, the man becomes a father. And at the loss of that pregnancy by abortion, whether in agreement or not, there are lingering impacts upon both parents.
Studies show that the majority of men experience a negative impact from their abortion experience.
In fact, a study by Support After Abortion found:
- 83% of post-abortive men (regardless of their views on abortion) sought help or said they could have benefited from support after their abortion.
- 71% of post-abortive men said they experienced an adverse change in themselves after their abortion losses.
Many men don’t have feel they have a place to heal or a voice in the conversation as abortion and post-abortion consequences are generally regarded as a woman’s issue.
Often, they are left to suffer silently. They may turn to substance abuse or unhealthy activities to numb the pain.
Men are taught by the examples in our culture to be Tough Guys, to be like Rocky and take the punch to the gut and get up again, to Man-Up, Grin-and-Bear-It, and just Get Over It. But that’s not God’s desire.
There is Healing for Men Too
Men, God loves you and wants you to find healing. He is willing to forgive, to take away the pain of shame, remorse, anger and guilt, and to see you healed from the pain of a past abortion(s).
Care Net of Puget Sound’s Healing Tide program exists to offer men as well as women hope and healing after past abortions! Our support is completely confidential and free, offered in a non-judgmental space where you can process your past abortion with others who have been there.
Take The First Step in Healing
If you are a man who has suffered the loss of a child through abortion, and you are ready to be healed, there is a safe and supportive place. Please come to a Healing Tide Weekend Workshop for men.
We have multiple upcoming weekend workshops where you can find healing from the pain of past abortions. Our workshops are completely confidential and free.
We have upcoming workshops on:
- February 28 – March 1
- May 9-10
- August 15-16
- November 14-15
To contact us to sign up or learn more about an upcoming workshop, reach out at healingtidemen@carenetps.org or visit our website.
