Grieving Over Contraception and Sterilization - Updated

Interview With Theresa Burke of Rachel's Vineyard

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pennsylvania, JULY 16, 2006 (
Zenit.org).- Debates over the use of the "morning-after" pill have often focused on the physical health of women. Less discussed is the mental, emotional and spiritual health of women who use the drug, which can cause early abortions. One specialist who does deal with the problem is psychologist Theresa Burke, the founder of Rachel's Vineyard Ministries. She reports that many women suffer pain and regret from use of contraception and sterilization in her book "The Contraception of Grief: The Genesis of Anguish Conceived by Abortifacients and Sterilization" (published by Priests for Life).

Burke shared with ZENIT some hidden effects of contraception and sterilization.
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Yes, I myself, have experienced feelings of grief in this regard as many other women I know have as a result of contraceptive use or sterilization.

To read my personal story which is relevant to this post, click here:

CONTRACEPTION/ABORTION: WHY IT IS MY ISSUE

CONTRACEPTION / ABORTION: WHY IT IS MY ISSUE – PART II

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