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ANGER - THROW STONES INTO A RIVER, LAKE, OR POND Action: With each stone, say aloud or think about something related to your abortion experience(s) that makes you angry. As the stone leaves your hand, visualize that specific anger being released into the water. Reflection: “What part of this anger can I let go of today? What actions are within my control that can help me move through my anger?” GUILT - SIT UNDER A TREE Action: Rest your hand on the bark of the tree. Feel its texture. Imagine the tree offering you its stability and strength as you reflect. Reflection: “What would self-forgiveness look like for me? How can I carry this sense of support with me after I leave?” GRIEF - LISTEN TO WAVES OR WATERFALLS Action: Find a quiet spot near the water, whether it's the ocean or a waterfall. Sit or stand with your feet firmly planted on the ground, and take a moment to breathe deeply. As you listen to the sound of the waves crashing or the waterfall cascading, pick up a small rock or stick. With each wave or rush of water, grip the rock tightly, symbolizing the weight of your grief. When you're ready, release it into the water, watching it disappear. Reflection: "How has grief come in waves since the abortion? What would it feel like to allow myself to feel those waves, knowing they will rise and fall but won't drown me? How can releasing this stone help me let go of some of the weight I've been carrying?" ISOLATED - WALK THROUGH A WOODS OR PARK Action: As you walk, pick up something that catches your eye—a leaf, a stone, or a flower. Hold onto it as a reminder that you don’t have to carry the weight of your abortion experience alone. Reflection: “Who can I reach out to today for support? What resources or people are available to help me move forward?" SHAME - PICK UP FALLEN LEAVES Action: Hold the leaf in your hand and crumble it gently. As it breaks apart, visualize your shame falling away with it. Reflection: “How has/have my abortion experience(s) made me feel broken or unworthy? What would it feel like to release some of that shame today, like the crumbling leaf?”
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