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On the outside you look fine. Just like everyone else: you work, sleep, play -- you live your life. But on the inside . . .
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Are
you experiencing any of these?
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You
are not alone . . .
the feelings you are experiencing are normal and thousands of others have experienced them too. "In spite of the debate surrounding abortion, every day thousands of women make this choice. Believing that somehow the abortion is 'for the best', they go ahead and deny what they intuitively feel. They decide in haste and live out their lives in silenced agony. I know because I did. I also know that healing is possible -- but only if you face your decision, embrace the loss of your child, and reach out to a loving God." Susan
Stanford-Rue, Ph.D.
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You
can find healing through . . .
Forgiven and Set Free Bible Study
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Break the silence. At 21,
I gave away my virginity and I got pregnant. Pressure from church
and my strict parents sealed fear in my heart and I aborted by first
child. Soon after that, I found myself pregnant again.
Unable to decide what to do, I waited and six months into my pregnancy,
I chose another abortion. I was alone and not prepared for the
consequences of a late-term abortion. Delane, 33 Married
with a four month-old, I became pregnant. My husband and I could
not afford a new baby. We agreed to abortion without being told
the consequences and emotional scars it would leave. Ruth, 45 My "abortion wound" was not healed. It had to be opened, exposing the circumstances and consequences surrounding the abortions of my two children. HEART brought me out of denial so I could take responsibility for my choice. Not only did I receive forgiveness, but I was allowed to finally grieve my loss and be comforted. As a result, I no longer walk in secrecy and isolation. Alice, 31
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"He has sent me to .
. . .comfort all who mourn, to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead
of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of
praise instead of a spirit of despair."
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It
may have been years since your abortion. But the sense of loss and
guilt has not lessened. When you see another woman's child, you
can't help but wonder what yours might look like today. Millions
of women like yourself suffer from Post-Abortion Stress (PAS).
Eight years ago, I aborted my child not knowing what the real consequences would be until five years later. I was introduced to HEART and my life has been changed! I learned to receive forgiveness, forgive others, and live in grace. Jo, 24 I realized that I had some issues surrounding the abortions I had years before. I had ask God to forgive me, and I knew He had. HEART allowed me to better understand my reasoning at that time in my life and to truly forgive myself and have closure. Mary, 22 For 18 years I suffered with guilt, anguish and shame due to my three abortions. I condemned myself, never thinking I could be forgiven let alone healed - I mean, what was that? The effort it took to suppress the emotions of this deep secret I could bear on longer. But how do I deal with this, where do I go and to whom? Through HEART, I learned love, forgiveness, and freedom. Jean, 42
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Most
suffer in silence as they try to overcome their feelings of remorse and
guilt.
But you don't have to.
A
special group for women provided by the Referrals for men are available. Call 446-2273 All services are free and confidential.
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