Here is a compilation of the Being Real posts where I tell the story of my abortion and repentance:
Being Real
Being Real 2
Being Real 3
Being Real 4
Being Real 5
Being Real 6
It is my hope that others are more equipped to discern the lies and see the truth about abortion.
12 comments:
Carla,
This last week I zeroed out my google reader, because I couldn't keep up. Somehow that meant that I lost every single one of these posts. I'm so glad that you posted the links to them.
I've been sitting here for what seems like forever, crying, reading your words. My heart is so full--of gratitude for your bravery, sorrow for your pain and the pain of all those girls crying in their recliners, joy for you and Patrick and the choices you've since made, and anguish for all the girls who will jump in and believe the lies of others.
I really don't know what to say, except that this was amazing and powerful and I'm so grateful that you shared your story. These posts should be a must-read for every teenage/young adult girl. Good luck with all your future plans. Hopefully we can beat this thing-- shine a light of truth on all the lies.
Thank you for your kind words, Brillig. I've missed ya!
i found your blog through simply nutmegs review a while back. I am struck by your willingness to share this experience. Someone very close to me had two abortions and never told anyone until she had a nervous breakdown several years later. It was horrible to see her in so much pain. And horrible to know that she carried this secret all alone for so long. I would think that having an abortion has to impact a woman's life in some way whether or not they are willing to admit it.
Dear Anonymous,
Thank you. Your friend's experience is mine and it breaks my heart that other men and women are suffering in silence. That is why I had to write my story. I will be thinking of your friend all day today.
Thank you for not burying your head in the sand with this painful and powerful testimony that leads to the hope of Christ alone.
Lisa (Jon's wife at Deo Volente)
Carla, this is such an important story to tell. THANK YOU.
What a powerful story. I've honestly never met anyone who had an abortion and reading your experience has been amazing for me.
Thank you for being brave enough to share your story in a world that doens't want to hear what you believe.
Thank you for your vulnerability in sharing your story. I pray that God would use it to impact so many woman with the Truth. I pray that others would read your testimony, face their denial, and curl up in the arms of the One who understands and forgives!
Grace and Peace,
Angel
Carla,
Thank you for your Being Real posts. Your story (recalling your emotions, reactions, etc.) are VERY similar to my own. Especially what you said about how God knew you would have an abortion and that your brokenness over it would lead you to Him. I wrote a song about my abortion experience and it is entitled, "Back To Him." I too, found healing and restoration through Linda Cochrane's study, "Forgiven and Set Free." I wish we could have a big reuinion somewhere, all of us who have taken that study, or healed from abortion from any means.
May God bless you and your family.
Rebecca Curtis
Hello Rebecca!!
I would love to get to know you better! Thank you for stopping by.
I am going to try and look you up and your song!
A member of my church and small women's group wrote the below book. My pastor gave a description of it. Thought it may be of interest to you.
Where Do Broken Hearts Go?
I just finished reading a powerful book, entitled WHERE DO BROKEN HEARTS GO?, written by Jane Abbate about how to gain healing and hope after the choice and experience of an abortion. The format for the book allows for anyone to benefit from the lessons learned because each chapter is an attempt to address some very specific and universal emotions (fear, confusion, numbness, regret).
But Jane takes the risk of sharing her own story through the fabric of these emotions.
She very openly discusses the background behind her choices to have several abortions and then goes on to explain how these choices devastated her life and relationships. She manages to do this without condemnation or compromise.
This issue is such personal and politically charged issue that it would be very easy to offend. But this book is not about politics. It's about a personal journey of pain and how God can restore by His grace. Each chapter provides insights into the emotions that go with making painful life choices. But it doesn't stop there.
Each chapter then outlines a path to process these emotions both healthily and Biblically. At the conclusion of each chapter there is some type of reflection exercise or application step to help work the truth of God's Word into the soul of someone struggling with pain (specifically the pain that goes along with the choice of abortion).
I would highly recommend this book for anyone who has had an abortion or knows someone who has. I would also recommend this book to anyone who is walking through a painful experience. It has tremendous cross-over value and personal application.
Jane is a member at Allison Park Church and has a ministry to those recovering from abortion called MESSY MIRACLES. You can find out more information here.
Post a Comment