Appendix F Resources

Abortion Resolution Workbook

Appendix F: Resources

There are many resources to help you with your healing process. Since everyone is different and their needs are different, some of these may appeal to you while others may not. There are many different approaches and we have tried to give you some information so that you can choose the best resource for you. You know what is best for you. Research and ask the questions you need answered.

Talklines, Support Groups and Counseling Help

Talklines are a great place to seek support, as they are staffed by trained peer counselors, clergy, or professionals who have committed to providing nonjudgmental support and a listening ear.

All-Options Talkline offers free peer counseling to callers from anywhere in the US or Canada. Simply call 1-888-493-0092 for open-hearted support regarding abortion, adoption, infertility, parenting, and pregnancy loss. www.all-options.org

Connect & Breathe offers a safe place for people to discuss their abortion experiences with trained talkline staff. www.connectandbreathe.org

Exhale is a text line specifically for people who are seeking support after their abortions. 617-749-2948 to text. www.4exhale.org

If/When/How hosts a helpline and website with legal information and support for people who have selfmanaged their abortions. www.reprolegalhelpline.org If you are considering suicide or are experiencing a mental health crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line linked below can help.

Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis. Text HOME to 741741. www.crisistextline.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours per day. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and are considering suicide, you can call 1-800-273-8255 for immediate trained support. www. suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Storytelling Websites, Community Forums, and Resource Lists

2+ Abortions Worldwide offers stories of people who have ended more than one pregnancy, as well as a Section of supportive, compassionate comments from people around the world. An international directory of storytelling sites. www.2plusabortions.com

Healthy Coping After an Abortion www. abortionconversationprojects.org/abortion/ (PDF in English and Spanish)

Shout Your Abortion recognizes that no abortion experience is alike, and creates a space for people to share their unique experiences (without disclosing personal information). You can read and share abortion stories here or on their social media platforms. www.shoutyourabortion.com

Appendix F

You may be wondering who we are and why we came to create this workbook. We have been in the abortion care field for more than 30 years. An important part of our work has been listening to people talk about their experiences and their concerns about their emotional and spiritual life before, during, and after an abortion. We feel we have learned a lot that can be useful to others who feel they need help in feeling more resolved about their experience.