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TRANSFORMATION
Helping You Grieve Your Loss
By Dr. Karen Stevenson
 The heart of a woman is wounded by so many losses. The loss of a
child during pregnancy can penetrate to her soul. With it comes the loss of her hopes and
dreams, and the promise of future generations. When she has lost her preborn child to
abortion, the pain can become a double edged sword. She may feel an abiding emptiness or
sharp piercing pain, yet because of her decision she believes that she has no right to
grieve.
Each year, over 1.2 million abortions are performed in the
United States. Of that number, untold numbers of women grieve the loss of their unborn
children. they mourn silently and they mourn alone. Theirs is a silent sisterhood of many.
Because she carefully guards this unspeakable secret, she believes she suffers alone.
TRANSFORMATION is a ministry dedicated to healing the
wounds caused by abortion. Counseling is done in both individual and in group settings. It
is confidential and Christian based.
POST ABORTION SYNDROME is a disorder which is
manifested by some of the following symptoms:
- Depression
- Increased Numbing
- Emotional Numbing
- Anxiety/Fearfulness
- Nightmares or Flashbacks
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Avoidance of reminders of the abortion, or of anything having
to do with babies
- Anger or Rage Reactions
- Alcohol or other Substance Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Chaotic Relationships
- Deterioration of Self-concept
- Anniversary Syndrome-mood or behavior changes each year near
the time of the abortion, or the baby's due date
- Problems bonding with children or overprotecting future
children
- Sexual Disorders
POST ABORTION SYNDROME may rob the woman of her joy as
she carries the burden of unresolved grief. This burden weighs her down and imprisons her
in pain. The 12 week program opens to the door to allow healing to begin.
"...to bestow on the a
crown of beauty instead of ashes,
the oil of joy instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair..."
Isaiah 61:3
The woman is able to acknowledge her loss, grieve it, and
then to move on with her life.
Dr. Karen Stevenson may be contacted at the following
numbers:
Dr. Karen Stevenson is also available for consultation,
training, and workshops.
Used with permission.
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