295 | Why Abortion Is a Moral Injury—Not Just an Emotional Wound

What if the reason you’re still struggling after your abortion isn’t just emotional… but moral? So many women assume what they’re dealing with is grief. Or regret. Or trauma. And yes — those are real. But there’s another layer that often goes unnamed. It’s called moral injury. In today’s episode, we’re talking about: What moral injury actually is Why it affects so many Christian women after abortion How it differs from “just” emotional pain And how to know if this is what you’re experiencing If you’ve ever thought: Why can’t I just move on? Why do I feel like I betrayed myself… or God? Why does this feel deeper than sadness? This episode will help you put language to what’s been sitting heavy on your heart.   🚨 Ready to begin real healing after abortion? The Abortion Recovery Roadmap Course + Group Coaching Program is a Christ-centered, step-by-step program designed to help you process grief, confront shame, and experience freedom with God — at a pace that feels safe and supported. Inside the Roadmap, you’ll find: Guided teachings rooted in Scripture Space to process your story without pressure Tools to help you move from avoidance to peace Ongoing support so you’re not walking alone ✨ Join the Abortion Recovery Roadmap If what you heard in today’s episode stirred something in you, that may be your invitation. 👉 Join the course here: https://brittanypoppe.com/roadmap   ✨ Support the Podcast Do you love our content and want to support our ministry? Head to Buy Me a Coffee to submit a gift to the ministry! Proceeds from Buy Me a Coffee go directly to operating costs for the podcast - we appreciate your support more than you know! 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/brittanypoppe   📖 Need a safe place to start? Download my Permission to Grieve Devotional—a free guide to help you process your pain through God’s truth. 👉 brittanypoppe.com/freebie   🤍 Looking for safe, faith-based community? Come join us inside the Abortion Recovery for Christian Women Facebook group—we’re waiting to welcome you with open arms. 👉 facebook.com/groups/abortionrecoveryforchristianwomen   💌 Want weekly encouragement and healing tips straight to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter and get hope & peace sent to you every week. 👉 brittanypoppe.com/newsletter