After Abortion Support for Men
If you have landed on this page, you have probably been affected by an abortion experienced with a partner or close friend or family member and are looking for support. You may feel guilty for even considering that you would need support when your partner or a woman in your life is the person who physically experienced the procedure. At the LPC, we believe that your feelings matter, too. We can support you while you process the feelings of grief associated with abortion.
You can call, email, or walk in to our center and schedule an appointment for yourself or yourself and a partner or loved one. You would work with a dedicated Care Coach who would support you for as long as you need. All sessions are client-directed, meaning we do not force you to disclose or discuss anything you do not feel comfortable with. Our Care Coaches are trained in trauma-informed counseling skills and will respect your agency and privacy throughout your sessions. All of our services are offered free of charge and are completely confidential.
You can also seek support with your relationship, including healthy relationships, domestic violence or other relationship issues, and sexual intimacy, including any sort of physical or emotional barriers to intimacy.
You are also welcome to join our AACE Program and attend A Space to Mourn, an in-person event to grieve reproductive loss among others who have had similar experiences.
Concerns you may have: Feeling regret or grief around a past abortion, struggling with feelings of sadness or anger, tension within your family, relationship struggles after an abortion decision.
You have options here.
At the LPC, we can offer two types of after abortion care for men: Individual Care and Support Group Care. Individual Care is one-on-one support tailored to your needs and focused on working through the grieving process. Support Group Care is typically offered in a set of ten meetings. We will do our best to put you into a group that fits your schedule.
Have you, a friend, or partner had one or more abortions? Have you or she experienced any of the following?
- Guilt and anxiety
- Feelings of helplessness and isolation
- Sadness, grief, remorse
- Frequent or uncontrollable crying
- Urgent need to “talk it out”
- Shame and fear of others finding out
- Denial
- Alcohol and/or drug abuse to help forget
- Suicidal thoughts
- Relationship problems with boyfriend/spouse or other people
You don’t deserve to go through this alone. Make an appointment for yourself or yourself and your partner or loved one. You can also join our AACE Program.
