Denial of the truth through such rationalization robs you of the opportunity to be healed through grieving. The understanding of what abortion really is follows, and can be overwhelming and frightening. The full force of the abortion has hit. You feel angry, betrayed, grief stricken, or depressed. Thoughts of suicide may nudge at you.
Life seems almost hopeless at times.
Unexplainable rage, guilt, remorse or self-hatred overwhelm you. You may suffer from insomnia, nightmares and flashbacks. Maybe you drink, take drugs, or indulge in casual sex hoping to fill the emptiness inside and stop the hurting. You regret your abortion and perhaps you would give anything to undo it. Making decisions seems to be difficult now.