Lisa Burns

Highs and lows mark every human experience. We all wrestle seasons of anxiety, uncertainty, and insecurity. For many of us, profound loss, complex grief, and life-altering trauma have left indelible marks, shaping our perceptions and influencing our daily lives. At Passages of Hope, we deeply understand the weight of these experiences. We comprehend the emotional toll of confronting your past while navigating the murky waters of an uncertain future.

By Lisa Burns

The New Year is a time of celebration, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. However, for some, this transition can be challenging, stirring feelings of anxiety and even depression. As you step into 2024, it's natural for your resolutions to focus on your mental health and overall well-being. At Passages of Hope, we aim to transform your 2024 goals into tangible realities, not in isolation but as a member of our supportive community.

By Lisa Burns

For many of us, the holiday season is one of joy and sorrow. While festivities are shared with loved ones, some silently grapple with the deep emotions associated with abortion grief. This shared experience transcends diverse backgrounds, touching the lives of everyone connected to those managing the complexities of a past abortion decision.

Don't underestimate the power of this process. Fragmented memories have a knack for stealthily hindering your effectiveness across various areas in your everyday life, often slipping under your conscious awareness. Accumulating a reservoir of these fragments from multiple traumatic events can leave you feeling on the edge of emotional instability, overwhelmed by the weight of these unresolved experiences.

By Lisa Burns

You are anxious and depressed. A minor wrinkle in your day can send you spiraling. Daily tasks feel daunting and overwhelming. You are out of control and unaware of how others may be experiencing you. You are beaten down and have finally come to the end of yourself. The overwhelming feeling of simultaneously being too much and too little washes over you and you feel completely defeated. You are exhausted from trying to mend yourself in isolation and you are longing to be liberated from the weight of past traumas that have profoundly shaped you. The search for an anxiety-free space that accepts you for who you are seems out of reach and unobtainable.

By Lisa Burns

Abortion loss is a deeply personal and emotional topic. This can be a challenging subject to navigate for individuals and their families who have experienced this loss.

Abortion loss and grief can manifest in various ways, and finding healthy ways to cope and heal is essential. Here are four ways to help you through the process.

By Lisa Burns

You don’t want to join a support group. Why would you? We understand why you might be hesitant; however, attending a support group could be the quickest and most effective path to reaching your mental health goals.

Here are four reasons why you might be hesitant to join a Passages of Hope support group and why you should reconsider.