In 1979 I had just received a two year degree and was starting a job in my career.  I was too far along, so the abortion clinic sent me to the only hospital in the area that would abort my baby.  My sister drove me and never tried to talk me out of aborting, even though she had delivered a baby at age 16. 

I was promiscuous and thought frequently of suicide.  I divorced the father of the son I had in 1991 and believed I shouldn't marry again because I thought I was incapable of loving anyone.

I didn't think about the abortion until I became a Christian in 1994.  All my relationships were surface ones, and I was a work-a-holic.  The local crisis pregnancy center healing Bible study was very helpful, but I was still very emotional at odd times.  Rachel's Vineyard retreat truly helped me receive the healing of Christ.

Post abortive women need to know there is forgiveness and healing and that's why I am silent no more.