HOPE … and … HELP Why? Because these post-abortive mothers and fathers are
PRECIOUS TO US! They are our brothers and sisters! We understand that when they had their abortion they may not have had:
· A personal relationship with God. · A familial support system. · A sufficient understanding that what was terminated was the LIFE of their Unborn baby.
Many post-abortive parents are suffering from: · Grief (mild to profound) · Depression (sometimes to the point of suicidal thoughts and attempts) · A sense of alienation from family and friends · A feeling of being ‘numb,’ not able to feel joy from activities that used to be pleasurable · Isolating self from others to avoid discussing the abortion experience with them · Guilt and shame · Difficulty concentrating · Anger toward self, or the child’s father, or others involved in the abortion decision · Sleep disorders · Abortion-related nightmares, flashbacks or even sounds of a baby crying · Alcohol and drug problems, to dull the sorrow · Desire for a ‘replacement’ baby · Anniversary reactions of grief or depression on the date of the abortion or the baby’s expected due date · Problems bonding with her other children (being over-protective but emotionally distant) · Fear that God will punish her, or is punishing her We offer post-abortive parents: · Jesus Christ and His loving plan for their salvation. · Christian LOVE as described in 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 · The many FREE resources offered for “crisis pregnancies” found at http://www.familyforlife.info/home/post-abortive-healing-resources Why are these post abortive mothers and fathers precious to us? Because: · God knit all of them in their mother’s womb and knows every hair on their heads! · God has called us to be the “light of the world”! · We love them as God loves us! · Because they are our FAMILY! |
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