I happened upon this site unrepentantly while trying to access credible information on how to create a post-abortion group proposal for my graduate counseling class. I too, have had an abortion and do not regret it. Throughout my twenties, I grappled with the emotionality of pro life vs. pro choice. Regardless of the ongoing debate between good and bad, I knew that I would never condemn a woman for choosing abortion, regardless of the impending circumstances. It is not my place to pass judgment, especially if I have not lived that experience. At the age of 30 years, it happened to me. I was pregnant. I instantly knew that I could not have a child at this stage of my life. I was transitioning between a recent move, coping with the aftermath of divorce, and trying to find stability in my new life. Regardless of my strong relationship with the Lord, I knew that I was choosing a course not offered through biblical principles, but I believed that if God truly forgave and loved his children unconditionally, I would be forgiven of my transgression. It was a humbling experience, and although I still live with the reminder of aborting every time a Christian gets on their soap box or tries to engage in condemning rhetoric, I still believe and know that I made the right decision. If anything I hope this story finds solace for those who have an active relationship with the Lord despite the decision to abort. It wasn’t the easiest decision to make and it brought me to my knees, but it was the right decision for me and, if I had to do it all over again, the results would be the same.
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