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We’re Better Together
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The Journey Is Worth It.
Abortion affects the lives of women, and those around us, in countless ways. Sometimes it takes a while to even recognize or understand them.
Your journey to wholeness might be short—maybe you just need to talk with someone in your life who can support you.
Or, it might take you a little longer to process—maybe you want to join a support group or attend a retreat.
Whatever it takes, the journey is worth it! When you reach the other side, you will be at peace. The abortion will no longer have control of you. You will be free.
Abortion promises to “undo” pregnancy. We know it doesn’t. Abortion is life-changing, and there is no way to go back to the person you were before. But, with the support that is right for you, your journey will lead you to a better, stronger place than you can possibly imagine.
Through your journey of post-abortion healing, you become part of a community of women who no longer want to be victims of their abortion, who no longer want to be weighed down by the effects of abortion. You join a community of women drawing on the strength you gained from overcoming abortion to share joy and peace and freedom with the world around you. We are better together!
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Experience Freedom and Peace
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Freedom
Abortion is an experience unlike any other in your life. When women do talk about abortion, the language we use is different, depending on the situation. But, the overall effect is the same — abortion is not a fleeting action but a significant moment in a woman’s life, with long-lasting effects.
After healing body, mind and spirit from abortion, you can be free from abortion’s power over your life. You can recapture your joy and your peace. The experience will be forever with you, but you can be stronger because of it.
To heal, it is important to ask for forgiveness and receive forgiveness. To mend relationships with others and with yourself. To rediscover faith and deepen your understanding of our human need for grace.
You will emerge stronger. You will be amazed. We can be better together.
Making Peace
After healing, many women feel a great desire to give back to the community, to help other women either contemplating abortion or grieving an abortion. Some women want to help in other ways, by teaching or mentoring or serving. If you feel called to share your gift of healing with others, we want to hear from you! We would like to connect you with people in your community who can benefit from your generosity.
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Share The Gift of Healing
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Q: How will I know when I have fully healed?
A: Each person is unique and healing looks different in every person. Most importantly, you will come to accept the abortion but find that it no longer brings you down. You will experience freedom from a pain that no longer binds you. There are numerous resources to help you keep journeying, and we can help you continue along your path.
Q: I have completed a retreat/support group. What’s next?
A: Mentors through each program will help you identify whether you have completed your journey or whether a next step could be helpful to you. Many women like to give back after they have been through the healing process. If you feel called to do that, let us know. We will be happy to point you in a direction you feel is right for you.
Q: I have grown deeper in my faith through post-abortion healing. Where can I learn more?
A: Many women find their faith strengthened as a result of post-abortion healing. Whether you were active in a faith tradition before you began your journey or not, you may want to become more involved now. We have many resources to share and can help you find a house of worship or prayer/ministry groups.
Q: I’d like to continue being part of a community of women who have healed from abortion. Is there a way to do that?
A: Often, women make friendships through healing with others who have shared similar experiences. Friendships can continue, and often take the form of working together for a cause. When you are ready, we can offer suggestions on ways to give back through helping others.
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Would you like to share the healing you have experienced with others?
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Share this site with a friend. Visit our Facebook page. Or download our beautiful resource cards for your church or the women and men in your life.
Consider being trained as a Merciful Companion -- lay women and men who journey with those healing from the effects of abortion. Merciful Companions are carefully trained and supported by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Most of the accompaniment of those in need takes place through life-changing phone conversations. Training dates are available throughout the year. There is a special need for men and for bilingual speakers to participate in this ministry as well.
The time commitment is not great, but the healing that can be provided to those in need is immense. If you feel called to share Christ's mercy and help those suffering from a past abortion find hope and healing, please email byyoursidela@la-archdiocese.org
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