It is well with my soul, finally. After reading the honest, sad truth of abortion. Thank you for all for expressing, describing in detail, emotionally releasing the pain. Thank you because I can cry now. Thank you because I thought I was the only one who felt guilt, shame, regret, and sadness. For 30 years, I thought I was the only one who felt this.

Everyone has a soul. Sometimes we get hurt so bad by lies, and falsehoods, that we disconnect from our soul. Then we don't turn to God; and end up alone, isolated, and feeling unloved. But now I know, that God loves me and everyone else. No matter what we've done or how much we punish ourselves; God doesn't want us to suffer. God loves you and me and everyone very, very much. He knows about the abortions I had. God knows about everything that happens, everyday, all the time. I'm crying as I type this and I know God cried with me. He is my shepherd and he led me to read the stories. Stories that were like mirrors, the reflections explained why I behaved the way I did.

Thank you for taking the time to share you stories; I'm just like you. I'm not alone and not the only one that felt so bad. I remember all the experience; and I couldn't write out my memory of the procedure room or how the doctor acted.

You are now my healing warriors, brave, and compassionate women that deal with the whole truth of how abortion lasts all your life. You have no idea what a relief it feels like to be connected with others. Your stories and poems give me a release from the shame, guilt, and condemnation. 

This is very selfish, I keep thinking, “I'm not alone, I'm not alone.” I'm not crazy; others felt just like I did. Its normal to feel bad, it’s normal to wish you had not had the abortion. Other women felt like celebrating the date the aborted baby would've been born. Its OK to give that aborted baby a name; and pray for that little one in heaven. I've felt crazy wanting to do all those things. I'm just like everyone else, I'm OK!

Thank you so much for sharing your painful experiences. You help others move on and even take some steps that will help them heal.

God bless you; may it be well with your soul, too.

Love, C.