Burke, Theresa
Forbidden Grief: The Unspoken Pain of Abortion
- ISBN 13:
- 9780964895799
- author:
- Burke, Theresa
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Acorn Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Self Help, Death, Grief, Bereavement,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
For over thirty years, the debate about abortion has dominated the national conversation. Yet, despite the political battle, many women who have had abortions struggle with feelings of grief, shame, and guilt. Psychotherapist Theresa Burke has worked with over 2,000 women who have experienced post-abortion pain, often finding that other therapists were unwilling to listen to their stories. Burke's book, Forbidden Grief, explores the cultural and psychological obstacles to post-abortion healing. She examines why friends and families may erect walls of silence around a loved one's grief, and reveals how we can and should listen to those who are struggling with past abortions. Drawing on the experience and insights of her clients, Burke shows how repressed feelings may be acted out through self-destructive behavior, broken relationships, and other emotional or behavioral problems. By shedding light on the emotional needs of those who struggle with abortion-related feelings, Burke offers a unique perspective on a topic that is often stigmatized. This book provides a safe space for women to share their stories and find support, and offers a hopeful message of healing and recovery.
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