Julie's Story
Avail NYC exists to be a safe haven for women and men facing an unexpected pregnancy or seeking support after an abortion. We are not a medical provider.
*Names changed for confidentiality.
Feeling desperate, lonely and confused
Julie moved to New York City to pursue a career in modeling. On the outside, her life seemed exciting, fun, and dynamic, but on the inside she was hurting. She felt desperate, lonely, and confused.
“I was trying to understand why I was so hollow,” she says.
Fifteen years before, she'd had an abortion, and she remembers feeling guilt and shame, but didn't have anyone to talk to about it. Wanting to find healing and peace, she came to Avail NYC.
Finding resilience
“I walked into Avail NYC broken, the weight of the world just plummeting on my shoulders,” she says. “I fell to the ground in a heap of tears.”
In talking with a client advocate, Julie realized that she needed healing. She decided to enroll in a nine-week after-abortion support group. In that group, she remembers feeling “accepted, heard, and understood.”
Now
After walking through a process of healing, Julie decided she wanted to become a client advocate at Avail NYC and an after-abortion support group leader. “Now I help the very woman I once was,” she says.
You can find resilience
No matter where you are in seeking to come to terms with your emotions, we are here. Our compassionate client advocates at Avail NYC would love to listen to your feelings, story, and fears without judgment.
We can meet with you remotely from the safety of your own home, or you can sign up for
group sessions to listen and heal with others who have had similar experiences. Make an appointment today to take the next step in finding resilience.
Avail NYC exists to be a safe haven for women and men facing an unexpected pregnancy or seeking support after an abortion. We are not a medical provider.
*Names changed for confidentiality.
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Avail NYC provides free, compassionate support for women and men navigating unexpected pregnancies or seeking support after an abortion. Our trained Personal Advocates offer a safe, confidential space online or in-person to process emotions and explore options. Equipping clients with personalized coping strategies and resources, we empower them to move forward with confidence at their own pace. Avail NYC is not a medical provider. To learn more or meet with a personal advocate, visit Avail NYC.
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Can I bring someone with me for support during the appointment?
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