This mailing list is intended to be a safe place to find comfort, support and encouragement.

It could be immediately after the abortion, or it could be years later - and people find themselves hurting in the aftermath of an abortion. The message people receive from society is that they have no "issue" and they should feel no pain. They are told that they had “a choice”. They are told that they should feel only relived - that in fact, this experience solves a problem. Yet there are millions of people suffering in the aftermath of this experience. They hurt deeply. No matter what society says, they have indeed experienced a terrible loss, and they need to resolve their feelings of pain, loss, grief, and yes, their guilt and their shame, and need to reconcile with God (and perhaps even harder, reconcile with themselves). Because society tells them it's "their choice" to get an abortion, or to have helped someone else get an abortion, many feel that they have no "right" to be feeling sad, no right to grieve, no reason feel anything at all. As a result, many suffer in silence. In fact, it is now becoming recognized that many post-abortive persons are suffering from what has come to be called PAS - Post-abortion Syndrome experience symptoms similar to PTSD - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

This list was inspired by the list-owner's involvement with the pro-life ministry in her diocese, and her involvement with Project Rachel. It is not sponsored by Project Rachel, any diocese, or any organization. It is intended only as a self-help support network. Project Rachel is a Catholic outreach program of healing for those suffering spiritually and psychologically in the aftermath of abortion. It is in all 50 states, and across the world. The list owner has been active in Project Rachel for the past 5 years, trained in post-abortion healing, and can help interested individuals find more information regarding post-abortion healing.