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Thank you so much, dear mlizzy, for speaking out for us post-abortion women. I really believe that, until we speak up and let it be known that even “good” people have been deeply harmed by an abortion decision, the issue will continue to be marginalized and stigmatized.

I know many people who are stalwart abortion opponents and they are so strong BECAUSE they have experienced the horrible truth about abortion. Thank you for expressing the words of Fr. John A. Hardon. He is exactly right that we “We are only channels of grace to others in the measure that we are possessed of God’s grace ourselves.”. Just as the man in the temple area beating his breast because of his sinfulness and pleading with God for mercy, we learn that God truly forgives when we “come clean” about our fallen-ness. He is ready to lift us up and bless us and use us for the cause of righteousness.

Women who have had abortions fall usually into two categories. The ones who are in denial, speak out FOR abortion, sometimes angrily. The others, the victors, who face up to what they did, forgive others and themselves and allow their experience to help others make a better choice for life. Isn't God wonderful that he can make ALL things work together for our good!!!