You are not alone. If you're here, you may be navigating one of life's most isolating experiences, the grief that can follow an abortion. This is your space. A place where your story matters, where your feelings are valid, and where healing begins.
At around 9 weeks, a developing baby is roughly the size of an avocado. For many of us, this simple fruit has become a powerful symbol—a gentle way to remember, to acknowledge, and to honor what was lost.
The Avocado Project was born from our own journey through grief. Nine months ago, my partner and I made one of the hardest decisions of our lives. We were told it would be simple, that we’d move on. But the reality was different. The silence was deafening. The pain was real. And we realized we needed a place to share our truth, and so do others.
Your experience deserves to be heard. Whether you need to release the words you've been holding inside or simply want to know others understand, our community is here. Share anonymously or with your name—however feels right for you.
Read stories from others who have walked this path. Find comfort in knowing you're not alone. Connect with a community that understands without judgment.
For every donation, we plant an avocado tree in memory. Each tree represents a life remembered, a story honored, and new life growing from pain. Your contribution helps maintain this memorial grove and supports our community.
Whatever you're feeling, grief, relief, confusion, regret, peace, or all of it at once your emotions are valid. There is no "right" way to feel. This is your safe space to heal at your own pace.
Too often, this grief exists in silence. Society tells us to move on, to not speak of it, to keep it private. But silence can make the pain even heavier. This project exists because your grief matters. Your story matters. The love you carry matters. Whether it's been nine days or nine years, whether you made this choice yourself or circumstances made it for you, you deserve a place where you don't have to explain, justify, or hide.
This is for your baby. For your story. For your healing. Every avocado tree planted is a living memorial, a symbol of the life you carry in your heart. Your donation helps us:
