The book "Forbidden Tears" is a detailed overview of the entire spectrum of post-abortion psychological complications, which is based on the experience of counseling hundreds of women. Teresa Burke describes the difficulties experienced by a woman who decides to terminate a pregnancy. The book also examines the features of modern culture and social relations that hinder the awareness of these problems. Using the example of numerous stories from the lives of women, it is shown how deeply hidden feelings about an abortion result in suicide, alcoholism, drug addiction, depressive disorders, and broken relationships. The book tells how you can help those who have suffered from the consequences of an abortion. You will also learn about current research in the field of post-abortion psychological trauma, and the difficulties faced by those who seek recognition of the significance of these disorders.