Forbidden grief : the unspoken pain of abortion / Theresa Burke with David C. Reardon.

9780964895799

Rev. and updated.

Springfield, Ill. : Acorn Books, ©2007.

334 pages ; 23 cm

Medical Historical Library volume gift of Megann Licskai, Ph.D, (Yale ’22)

"For more than 30 years, our nation has argued about abortion. In that time, more than 30 million women have had one or more abortions. While the political battle rages, little has been done to address the emotional needs of those who struggle with the aftermath of an experience that is deeply traumatic and often coerced and unwanted. Instead, social taboos stifle discussion of abortion-related feelings. Women are left feeling isolated, and their recovery is inhibited. Forbidden Grief is a compelling, haunting review of Dr. Theresa Burke's experience in counseling hundreds of women who have experienced abortion. Dr. Burke exposes the obstacles in the way of post-abortion healing, reviews the full range and depth of post-abortion issues, and illustrates how we can create a more understanding, just and healing society where women will no longer be required to hide their pain."

English

September 09, 2022

Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-330) and index.

Case studies.