Following an abortion men face depression, anxiety, and anger. Oftentimes men’s grief can be ignored or dismissed by society. In honor of Father’s Day, we are joined by Kirk Riggs and James Wilber to discuss the importance of helping fathers following an abortion. The National Survey on Family Growth reported that 71% of men experienced adverse effects following the abortion of their child. Thankfully, there is hope and healing available.
Resources
Fatherhood Aborted
Fatherhood Aborted addresses the emotional devastation of men involved in abortion. Discusses the aftershocks of abortion, including violence, addictive behaviors, isolation, resistance to authority, and difficulty bonding with women and children. Includes personal accounts of men who’ve lost a child to abortion and shows that the path to forgiveness and healing is found in a vital relationship with Christ.
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The Anguish of Forgotten Fathers
Research on men involved with an abortion decision revealed that eight percent are seriously adversely impacted by the event. This means that nearly five million men are “walking wounded” struggling emotionally to get through each day. Millions more suffer to lesser degrees.
The sheer number demonstrates that grieving fathers are everywhere in society. They occupy a place in churches, are on golf courses, in grocery stores, play on softball teams, or are in workplace environments.
Giving Voice to Fathers
Pro-life leaders, counselors, clergy and other interested individuals gathered in San Francisco, California for a history-making event. It was the first ever conference examining the issue of men and abortion. The gathering, called Reclaiming Fatherhood: A Multifaceted Examination of Men Dealing With Abortion.
The Impact on Men: Losing a Child to Abortion
The mental pain and anguish suffered by women who abort their babies is well known and widely publicized within the pro-life movement. In addition, an extensive, grass roots network exists to assist women who face the aftermath of abortion.
What about a man involved in the decision to abort his baby? Does he too suffer negative psychological effects? If so, where can he turn for help to cope? As we investigate these questions and more, you will be surprised by the answers.
Finding Solid Ground: A Man’s Guide to Healing After Abortion
Maybe you didn’t think much about it at the time. Maybe you’ve tried to shove it down and move on. Or maybe it’s been messing with your head in ways you didn’t expect.
No matter how abortion became part of your story—whether you agreed, disagreed, had no say, or found out later—it can leave a mark. And if you’re feeling that weight, this book is for you.
Finding Solid Ground is a guy’s guide to abortion healing. No fluff. No guilt trips. Just straight talk, powerful stories from men who’ve been there, and a roadmap to help you sort through the emotions, the questions, and the struggle.
Keys to Hope and Healing – Support After Abortion
This is a self-guided study. Find videos to assist you through the process.
Begin to recover from your abortion experience. Process through your emotions, thoughts, and feelings and find closure.
Contact us at Support After Abortion, we would be honored to walk alongside you as you find the keys to hope and healing www.supportafterabortion.com or 844-289-HOPE (4673).
Guests
James Wilber is a husband and father of 5 from the Central Coast of California. He discovered Save One when his wife began working in a local pregnancy center and has never been the same since.
Kirk Riggs is married to Gina and has three adult children, one deceased child and eight grandchildren. He’s also the Fatherhood Program Coordinator for Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center of Boerne since March 2023.
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