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Perhaps you're here because you recently had an abortion and need a safe space to process your feelings and thoughts. You might be experiencing expansive grief, shame, anger, or profound sadness. Your feelings are all valid, and I promise you—things will begin to feel lighter soon.
You might be here seeking ways to communicate with someone in your life—a partner, parent, friends, or even something more spiritual. Or perhaps you love someone who recently had an abortion, and you want to find ways to express your care, empathy, and love to them.
You might be here because you ended a pregnancy long ago, and despite lots of support and time, your experience still resonates with you. Even after professional help or counseling, you may still have things to express.
You might be here because you feel a profound sense of relief about your decision, yet that feeling isn't simple to process or understand. You might be here because it seems like no one truly comprehends the depth of your experience.
You are in the right place, no matter what brought you. We welcome you, with open palms.
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Open Palm is a free virtual writing workshop open to anyone who has an abortion story. Timelines aren't important here — it may have been yesterday, or last month, or last year, or a lifetime ago.
This workshop is also here to hold those who love someone grappling with their abortion story (parents, partners, adult children, siblings, close friends, etc.)
We also provide a safe space for abortion workers and supporters to process their feelings.
Open Palm is a place for people who have had abortions to process the many different emotions that follow an abortion experience. For some, this will be deep, painful, fresh grief. For others, this will feel like a dull throb. We will hold all emotions including but not limited to relief, regret, joy, sadness, anger, and loneliness.
Expect tears, rage, and grief.
Expect nervousness and safety.
Expect imagination and joy
No writing experience required!