Beatrice Fedor of the 400 Words for Women blog writes:
Do these people actually listen to women’s stories? Maybe they don’t have time to read and listen because in this age, everything has to go fast and conform to one’s culture and preconceived ideas.
It’s too bad they don’t see the women among us who struggle, who are not “reproductive rights” activists but had an abortion and need to know that they are not alone and that help is available.
Not everybody was raised with conservative values and high moral standards and no one can change the past. We can only meet people where they are at, both those considering abortion and those who had abortions. Focusing on a person’s sins with a lack of empathy can discourage post-abortive women from seeking help and move them to rationalize their abortion and live in denial. …
Despite the mean comments and straw man arguments, I will continue to be a pro-life advocate because what is important is the pregnant woman who needs information, support and alternatives to abortion. What is important is the post-abortive woman locked in her bathroom right now, crying and considering suicide. What these women need is not condemnation, not somebody defending a political “right to choose.” What they need is hope and love, not judgement and indifference.
Read the whole thing here. Then visit our resources page for information and materials to help you and your church or pro-life leaders and community offer true, compassionate support to those impacted by abortion.
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