What is PAS?  PAS or Post-Abortion Stress may include: 1.) the chronic inability to process all the painful emotions surrounding an abortion decision or experience; 2) the inability to identify or grieve for the child(ren) or the loss incurred; and 3) the inability to come to peace with God, self and others involved in the pregnancy and abortion decision.

Regret - Sadness – Depression - Guilt - Shame – Eating  Disorders – Drug and/or Alcohol Abuse – Sexual Promiscuity – Anger at Self and Others – Fear of Never Getting regnant – Preoccupation with Getting Pregnant – Self-Punishment/Fear of Punishment from God – Reliving the Abortion/Dreams/Nightmares - Anniversary Date Reaction – Accident Prone – Suicidal Thoughts/Attempts/Suicide

Breakup with Boyfriend/Girlfriend
Marital Difficulties
Secrecy/Wedge in Family
Inability to trust Men/Women/Doctors
Abusive and Unhealthy Relationships