I never intended to receive counseling for my abortions until I was prompted by an associate who had the wisdom to know that I was suffering. I was hesitant to make that first phone call. I did not want to uncover the secret that I thought I had buried so well. When I first called the WPC, my first impression was the remarkable gentleness, kindness, and understanding in the woman’s voice. She explained to me what the abortion recovery program would be like. I decided at that moment to commit myself to the healing process. I needed to take a look at myself.

The program truly changed my life. I was able to let all of my feelings surface. Together, we nurtured every one of them. Everything from anger, victimization, shame, guilt, hurt, regret, sadness, sadness and sorrow to FORGIVENESS! I learned that I was not alone. I learned this by listening to other women’s experiences. I learned by listening to myself! Before going to the WPC, I didn’t know how I felt. I never gave myself a chance to think about what I had done. I wanted to pretend that it never happened, but the issues came out in other areas of my life, especially in relationships.

I truly mean it when I say that the WPC, and the women who work there, have changed my life. I am free, I have forgiven myself and I believe that God has given me a new start!

A few months after the group ended, a friend called me to tell me that she was pregnant. She was seriously considering having an abortion. I was able to comfort and talk to her from my own experiences. She decided to keep the baby! The education and understanding I received at the WPC is invaluable. I never knew how much healing I needed and never imagined how much I would benefit from the abortion recovery support group.

-Christine, Santa Monica, CA