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Unburdening: An Abortion and Generational Trauma Memoir

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Teresa Benitez-an engineer, doctor, and professor-had three abortions between 2004 and 2022. Although she was against abortion until 2004, her first pregnancy awakened her deepest was she good enough to raise a family? Or would her unresolved childhood trauma, and resulting mental illness, render her incapable of love? In Unburdening, each pregnancy termination is meticulously described. The aftermath of each abortion is explored, including the mystifying blend of relief and distress that often remains after the procedure is over. A moving memoir infused with poetic prose, Unburdening is a story of motherhood, abortion, and mental health. It delves into generational trauma, survival, love, self-forgiveness, and healing.  "An important, deeply personal book for the post-Roe era..." - Kirkus Reviews

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Unburdening: An Abortion and Generational Trauma Memoir, Teresa Benitez

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Titolo
Unburdening: An Abortion and Generational Trauma Memoir
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2022
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
210
ISBN13
9781958729892
Serie
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Teresa Benitez-an engineer, doctor, and professor-had three abortions between 2004 and 2022. Although she was against abortion until 2004, her first pregnancy awakened her deepest was she good enough to raise a family? Or would her unresolved childhood trauma, and resulting mental illness, render her incapable of love? In Unburdening, each pregnancy termination is meticulously described. The aftermath of each abortion is explored, including the mystifying blend of relief and distress that often remains after the procedure is over. A moving memoir infused with poetic prose, Unburdening is a story of motherhood, abortion, and mental health. It delves into generational trauma, survival, love, self-forgiveness, and healing.  "An important, deeply personal book for the post-Roe era..." - Kirkus Reviews