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Jan 2023
44m 33s

Abortion and it's life long legacy.

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About this episode

This week on Unspoken Clodagh is joined by Sarah who has very bravely agreed to share her Unspoken with us. Sarah speaks to Clodagh about the shock of falling pregnant at 17, making the very difficult decision to travel to the UK to have an abortion, and the legacy this life changing decision has left on her life.  


Stay tuned to the end of today's episode where Clodagh shares her expert advice on how those listening can offer themselves compassion and forgiveness for decisions they have made or actions they have taken that have led to them carrying lifelong shame, guilt or regret. 



Resources: 

www.wellwomancentre.ie/crisispregnancy 

www.self-compassion.org 

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (Neff) 

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive (Neff & Gerner) 


 

Today's episode is very kindly sponsored by Eau Lovely. Shop Eau Lovely here www.eaulovely.com and use code UNSPOKEN for 20% off. 

 



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