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Someone called me a hypocrite for being #Prolife since I had an abortion. I understand why she would view me this way. I’ve often thought that about myself but that belief is not from God, but the evil one who wants nothing more than to drive us into despair and self loathing (1)
My story is not unlike many other #postabortive women. I was sexually abused as a young girl, raped repeatedly by a child abuser and never learned the proper order of love and sexuality. Being sexually active seemed normal. All of this was kept secret for many, many years. (2)
I went to a very progressive all girls school. Getting pregnant only left me with one option; abortion, or so I thought. Abortion only added more trauma to an already harsh childhood. I wanted to die or drown somehow. Since dying wasn’t an option ( I tried twice) (3)
I drowned myself in eating disorders, alcohol, promiscuous behavior, and occult activities as I tried to separate myself from my reality. I was very blessed. I met someone who triggered me to seek out the Lord and find healing and forgiveness but there were many years and (4)
Many layers to peel back. I lost a piece of me that I can never get back. Abortion is contrary to what a woman’s body knows naturally. We are meant to carry life within us. We are life givers! I’m sharing this with fellow #ProLife friends because you need to keep in mind that (5)
Many pro choice women are broken in some way. Their anger and hostility is often coming from a place of pain even if they won’t admit it. Be prayerful, charitable and humble. It’s difficult to share but breaking the silence of #abortion will help others hear the truth )6)
And hopefully bring other #postabortive women to healing and forgiveness. #ChooseLife #CatholicTwitter #ProLife @AbbyJohnson @regretabortion @LilaGraceRose
