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Briana
Iowa,
United States
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My name is Briana, and I had an abortion 6 years ago when I was a senior
in college. I made the decision to end my pregnancy because I was
alone. My fiancé had just left me, so I was already going through a
difficult time. I was scared, and I didn't believe I could raise a child
on my own. I didn't see a future for myself as a single mom.
I
was given the RU-486 abortion pills the same day I went to the abortion
clinic. They didn't explain the process to me beyond when to take the
pills. Side effects, possible complications, and what to expect during
the abortion were not even mentioned. I had the abortion alone in my
apartment, and it was by far the most painful experience of my life. It
took at least two months for my body to recover.
Immediately
afterwards, despite the pain, I felt relief that I was no longer
pregnant. This relief was immediately followed by guilt, which I quickly
tried to numb away with drugs, alcohol, and sex. I wanted to put the
abortion behind me as quickly as possible and never think about it
again.
Exactly one year to the day after my abortion, I accepted
Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and my life was forever changed.
The reality of what I had done was overwhelming, and I was so grateful
for the undeserved salvation I had received.
It took a few more
years before I had the courage to share my story with family and
friends. When I finally spoke about my past, I was relieved that I no
longer had to live in secrecy. I felt free to be myself and to have
honest relationships with my family and friends! I found encouragement
and healing through a faith-based recovery program for women who have had an abortion. I have forgiven myself and I have dedicated my life to honoring
the memory of my daughter Lilly, standing up for the unborn, and sharing
God's story of redemption in my life. I chose to be silent no more, and
I encourage others to find strength in Christ to do the same.
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