Words of Encouragement
Silent No More has changed my life
because it has given me the courage to speak up about
my abortion story. I kept my abortion story a secret
for 15 years. Knowing that there are other women in
this situation with me, helps me know that I am not
alone. We have a sisterhood that no one will
understand. When I attended my first March for Life
with Silent No More, I carried my "I Regret My
Abortion". I felt so ashamed. I thought people would
judge me once I went public. Instead, they have
welcomed me with open arms and have expressed their
thankfulness for having the courage to speak up.
Through SNM, I have written and published my story.
This has allowed me to meet other women who are going
through an abortion decision or who have made an
abortion decision and are looking for help and
answers.
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The Silent no more awareness
Campaign has positively impacted my life, because I am
never ashamed, upset with myself or angry with myself,
other people, or even my GOD! I am relieved to be able
to share my personal story with the Silent No More
Awareness Campaign! Thank GOD for this website. Count
on me to continue to share my personal story on
Facebook, twitter or wherever I have to in order to
let everyone know the awful truth about abortions and
the negative effect abortions leaves on your life and
the scars unseen left on my personal life!
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After sharing with others that I
regret my abortion, I have been freed to live life the
way God had intended, in the light and free from guilt
and shame. I have genuine relationships now, no longer
based on the false pretense of a hidden secret. I will
gladly speak to anyone about this decision and how
abortion hurts women.
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The knowledge that I've gained, has
helped me to communicate helpful information to my
peers, who have been suffering in silence. It also has
helped when they have contacted me to aid them in
preventing their own daughter from getting an
abortion. To see those babies celebrate their
birthdays and Baptisms, etc. has been a huge gift from
God to help me in dealing with the loss of the
potential grandchildren I could have been enjoying
now.
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I discovered that I was not alone,
that there were other women like myself who regretted
their abortion. Because of the SNMAC I was able to
share with my children and some close friends. Opening
up or surrendering the secret is when my healing
began. Since then I have attended the March for Life
2011 and I am participating in the 40 Days for Life. I
will begin a bible study for post abortive women in
mid-April. Praise God for the SNMAC!
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SNM is the face of reality (through
testimony)of what abortion really is and isn't. SNM
grounded me in the truth, the truth that set me free.
Free to be forgiven, Free to talk about, free to help
change society back to the side of life.
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For many years I have had the desire
for something positive to come out of my experience of
having an abortion but I was afraid & ashamed. I
hadn't even told very many people because I thought
they would think less of me if they knew. I now feel
able to talk about my experience especially knowing it
may help someone else.
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To become a Regional Coordinator you
ask us to go through a healing program. I thought the
counseling I had received from my pastor and counselor
was enough. I found that going through the healing
program showed areas I had not healed in. Silent No
More has helped me grow. I could share openly with
people now, have programs to help others, found myself
growing stronger in my life, and even mention my
children now. Silent No More helped me fulfill a vow I
made 34 years ago, to become a "medical missionary." I
do not practice medicine, but as a friend or sister to
everyone I can listen to their stories. I can help
them find or refer them to others who can help. Silent
No More gave me the tools to use.
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[The Campaign] ..has helped me go
through the grieving process so long after my
abortion. I did not realize how much it had impacted
my life until reading about other's experiences. Most
of all, I know that I am not alone.
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I felt empowered by the opportunity
to speak on the Supreme Courthouse steps during the
2011 March for Life. I was very affected by the
presence of other women and men who had experienced
abortions, and felt validated when they expressed
their own pain. The experience has encouraged me to
continue in my efforts to fight in the pro-life
movement.
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Kelly:
This is just to thank you for all that you and
everybody with the Silent No More group had to do to
make the rally, march, and gathering on the steps of
the Supreme Court yesterday such a success. It was a
blessing and honor to be able to participate. The act
of sharing my testimony along with all the other
wonderful, brave souls was such a powerful experience
for both myself and my husband. So much so that I am
now going to look into becoming a regional
coordinator! I am amazed at your energy! I know God
must have His hand on you, Georgette and Father Frank
in a mighty way. What must have gone into the making
of yesterday boggles my mind. But thank you again for
letting us participate, and God Bless you in all you
do!
Dr. Alveda King, niece of the late Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., has had two abortions. Today, she has joined the
growing coalition of women who deeply regret their abortions
and are "Silent No More." Out of deep personal pain and
compassion for others, they challenge us to respect, protect
and tangibly love both the mother and the child. The women
of Silent No More give post-abortive women a safe place to
grieve and a roadmap for reconciliation. And to society at
large, these brave women compel us to rethink and reassess
the far-too-cheap sophistry of our abortion culture.
Reflecting on her uncle’s famous speech, Alveda King asks:
"How can the 'Dream' survive if we murder the children?"
Congressman Chris Smith to the 35th Annual March
for Life
The most poignant sight for me at this year’s annual
pro-life march and demonstration in Washington, D.C. was the
large number of women holding signs saying they regretted
their abortions. Democratic Sen. Zell Miller of
Georgia, in his book "A National Party
No More-The Conscience of a Conservative Democrat."
Women who have long suffered because of abortion are speaking
out. "Silent No More," these women braved the frigid
weather last of January to stand before the Supreme Court and
tell their personal stories of the horror that is abortion.
These brave women can attest to the destructiveness of
abortion as no others can. They are helping others understand
that every abortion kills a mother’s child, and causes
incalculable harm to the mother herself. Thanks to them and to
other witnesses whose stories cut through the politically
correct obscurity of "choice," Americans are
gradually waking up.
Cardinal William Keeler,
Archbishop of Baltimore
Chairman, Bishops’ Committee for Pro-life Activities
Homily at the Vigil Mass for Life, January 21, 2004,
Washington, DC
Joan:
Georgette and Janet, I just want to thank you so much for
all of the good that you are doing. I am so grateful to both
of you. I realize that I have a LONG way to go in healing,
but you have given me and others the opportunity to share
our painful stories and to be SILENT NO MORE, and this helps
me to know that my baby's life was not taken in vain, that
he counts for something that is going to make a difference
for so much good in our country, by helping people know how
heartbreaking it is that our own children are casualties of
the horror of abortion. Please know that you are
always in my prayers and I am so grateful to God for both of
you. Thank you for your "yes" to God and for doing this
important work for the Culture of Life to truly be lived on
earth, as it is in Heaven.
Tammy:
I just want you to know how God used you to
speak to my heart. I was at the pro-life march several days
ago. When I saw all the women standing there with signs, I
became undone and was so compelled to go to them and kiss
and hug each one. And so I did. Why? Because everyone of us
could be standing on that curb with a sign listing all our
sins and how we regret them. Though I have never had an
abortion, I have messed up and there is nothing I can do to
undo the messes, but like you, I have allowed God to turn my
messes into a message to help others. Praise God for all His
forgiveness and Mercy. Praise Him for all the very brave
women who stood there. .. Please tell the women I will never
forget them and I am changed forever having met them. ...
Jody: I'm
so glad that Heritage House will be making these buttons!
I'm looking forward to wearing mine! I was in front of a
Planned Parenthood last Saturday with my I Regret My
Abortion sign... a couple changed their mind! They
waved to me as they were driving away! Later I
overheard the escorts saying it was because
of my sign, or something like that. This gives me more
courage,
to stand out there and shine the light. Thank God for Silent
No More!
Terry: I
attended a Silent No More event here in St. Louis last year
and was able to bring home one of the posters that said "I
Regret My Abortion". I placed the sign in my window which
faces a busy street and the playing field of a high school.
I had it there for some months and had contemplated removing
it for a couple of weeks. One night there was a knock at the
door. My husband answered it and there was a very teary
young woman there who wanted to speak to the woman who put
the sign in the window. My husband called me over and this
woman and I talked for about 45 minutes about her
experiences and regrets. I gave her a copy of Forbidden
Grief. I have not heard from her since, this was about 2
months ago. However, my point is that I am so happy I left
the sign in the window and could be there for her when she
needed some help. This is to let you know how effective this
sign is. I keep it in my window and have even tried to make
it more visible. Thank you for your ministry.
Cecilia:
I was driving my children and
carpooler home from school today and saw a car with the bumper
sticker prominently displayed, "I Regret My
Abortion." I was stunned and amazed by the courage of the
driver. I wanted to honk and give her a thumbs up but was
unsure whether she would understand my intent. I just wanted
to send you a note telling you how profoundly grateful I am to
you and Ms. Forney for leading this campaign. ..... please, please continue your good work! America needs
your bravery, courage, and words of truth. Abortion truly
stops a beating heart and breaks many others.
Karen: I am a
Silent No More participant and have reached out beyond what I
ever thought I could or would do since last year at the first
Silent No More press conference that took place...at the State
Capitol... Since than I feel I have been ‘Set Free’ and
have shared my story at our local churches, [RTL] dinner, the
radio station, etc. Another new participate of Silent No
More...and me have a group ...for post abortive woman using
the book ‘Forgiven and Set Free’ and we hope to take this
to the prisons this summer. I have shared this with you
to confirm that being Silent No More is a healing outlet and
reaches others as well so they can more easily share their
pain and know they are not alone.
Elizabeth:
Thank you for all of your efforts, both great and small.
As a "victim of choice" who hid in my prison for over 25
years, stepping into the light was so terrifying. I am
so encouraged by organizations like yours. We are not
alone and our pain IS real. Thank you.
Elizabeth:
Keep up the great work ladies. I know you are helping
to change minds, hearts and actions - one at a time.
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