Julie's Story: Hope After an Abortion Experience

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 earlier, she had an abortion. Julie remembers feeling guilt and shame, but she didn’t have anyone to talk to about it. Searching for healing and peace, she found 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.”

Through conversations with a personal advocate, Julie realized she needed healing. She decided to join a nine-week after-abortion support group. In that group, she remembers feeling “accepted, heard, and understood.”

A New Chapter

After walking through her healing journey, Julie decided to become an 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 your journey, Avail is here for you.

Our compassionate team of expert advocates will listen to your story, your feelings, and your 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 heal with others who’ve had similar experiences.

If you’re ready to take the first step, reach out to us today. Together, we can help you find the strength and community you need to thrive.

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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