Lisa Rowe

Op-ed contributor

Latest

Jun 27, 2023
Stigmas don’t end with abortion. Some women need help afterward
At my organization, Support After Abortion, we see the negative link between abortion opposition and women’s mental health every day. Some women tell us they feel like they aren’t welcome at church, or they can’t tell family members what happened to them out of fear of judgment and being disowned.
Apr 12, 2023
How understanding abortion loss can help social workers better support women
Abortion loss can be painful, and that pain cannot be summarized in a political ad or on a protest sign. Acknowledging the grief can be difficult, but with the right personal and social support, it can be the path to recovery and fulfillment.
Mar 18, 2023
After-abortion suffering: The mental health issue hidden by politics
As America navigates the new legislative, cultural, and political realities of abortion, we have a choice. We can continue creating chasms that prevent solutions, or we can build bridges to create safe, compassionate places in our homes and communities to achieve real human healing.
Nov 26, 2022
What is missing from the abortion conversation
It’s time to give women — and men — the safe place they need for healing.