Unsettling Flashbacks or Reminders:
"Abortion Connectors"



The woman or man who has had an abortion may come across situations, events, sights, sounds, or other connectors, that consciously or subconsciously remind them of their abortion(s).

The person then experiences what is known as a “flashback.”

These connectors with their resulting flashbacks, may bring on a swift emotional response such as anger, anxiety, tension, or a feeling of wanting to flee from the area, or the situation. These connectors may also induce physical reactions such as abdominal cramping, headaches, tightness in chest or stomach, feeling ‘weak in the knees’, etc.

You may have recognized some of your own connectors since your abortion;
you may also become aware of others at a later time. Whenever you find yourself displaying strong emotion, or physically reacting to a situation, sight, or sound, take note that this may be another abortion connector for you.

The more you recognize the abortion connectors in your life
and learn how to respond differently if possible, the sooner the abortion connector will lose it’s influence and power over your life.

You may want to list the connectors you’ve recognized, and decide what you can do differently when these bothersome situations arise.

Use the link below for information about Rachel's Vineyard, an organization that holds retreats for anyone suffering from Post Abortion Syndrome:

The person then experiences what is known as a “flashback.”