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Heidi
Ohio,
United States
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I was in a committed relationship and pregnant at 16. It was a shock. Planned Parenthood was a disappointment, as was my boyfriend, who was not ready to be a father. My home situation was one that I would ever bring a child into... and so, with no support from my boyfriend, I felt I had no choice but to abort. This was in 1973.
The abortion happened at a hospital and all went smoothly. I had no religious upbringing and did not feel the moral impact of what I had done. Life went on and our relationship survived... but only for a couple of years. After that my life was about finding someone to love me. A lot of alcohol and a few one night stands were involved. I had very low self-esteem. I was in and out of relationships. I married because, mostly, I wanted to be married.
It was after the birth of my first child that things really went downhill for me, emotionally. Then one night when my daughter was about 18 months old, I found God. I prayed and accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Forgiveness came after that, but I still had a ways to go to find healing.
One day I was inspired by an early morning rain storm, a brilliant rainbow, and the Holy Spirit to write about my abortion. It took many years, but I finally did it. I have shared my book with some friends and family. And I have been surprised by the encouraging response. I pray my book can be used to save even one life or help someone find healing for an abortion they had.
All glory and honor belong to God for my healing. I am eternally grateful.
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