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Rhodora
Florida,
United States
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I had an abortion because I was new to this country and already had a child out of wedlock. And at that time I was not sure if the father of my baby or our relationship could handle it. My older brother influenced me to have the abortion and went with me.
As far as I can remember, the clinic was like a production line. I was just a number and didn't remember any personal experience from the staff. I felt very nervous and ashamed.
As time went on I had feelings of regret, guilt, shame and so much emptiness in my heart. I was not able to share this with anyone for 30 years. Then a year ago, a priest advised me to look into Rachel's Vineyard. I attended the weekend retreat and went through the healing program. It was then that I finally felt and received God's forgiveness and learned to forgive myself.
And also, four years ago, I was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer that paralyzed my vocal cords. The doctors told me that I may not be able to regain my voice back. I offered everything to God and, after five months of speech therapy, I was able to speak again. Then I realized after attending my healing retreat that this was the reason why God gave me back my voice. To be SILENT NO MORE!
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