"Most people
feel a need to conceal their involvement in
a past abortion...two out of every three men
who admitted involvement in a past abortion
reported feelings of guilt and one-third of
the men regretted their choices."
David Rheardon, Ph.D.
Forgotten Fathers & Their Unforgettable
Children
If you suspect
that your wife or girlfriend is pregnant, we
want you to know that First Coast Women's
Services has resources and information that
specifically address your needs as a man. We
can provide you with accurate information
and practical support regarding issues such
as:
-
Pregnancy options
-
Rights and
responsibilities of fathers
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How to become an
effective father
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Accurate information
about your choices
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Sexually transmitted
diseases
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How to support the baby's
mother
-
Continuing your education
Please feel
free to call us anytime. You deserve to have
as much information as possible about all of
your options, We have trained male staff
that are available to meet with you and to
answer all of your questions.
Post Abortion Support For Men
We know that
women are not the only ones who suffer from
an abortion decision. You may be hurting
because you pressured or encouraged your
wife or girlfriend to have the abortion, you
may have consented to the abortion even
though you wanted the baby, you may not have
known about the abortion ahead of time, or
you may have tried unsuccessfully to stop
the abortion. In the book Fatherhood
Aborted, by Guy Condon and David Hazard,
they share that post abortive men may
experience the following symptoms
and/or behavioral clues:
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Relationship
struggles
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Inability to
trust friends
-
Rage
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Addictions
-
Sexual
compulsions
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Sleeplessness, bad dreams, nightmares
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Sexual
dysfunctions
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Depression,
fear of failure, fear of rejection
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Loneliness or
numbness
We offer
healing assistance for men as well. If you
are struggling with any of these issues as a
result of an abortion decision, and you
would like to speak to another man who has
also experienced the pain of an abortion
decision ~ you may contact us at:
(904)
262-6300, ext.25
or
email us at
AHA@fcws.org
All contact
is confidential.
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