Over the years I have found help through various healing ministries, such as Second Chance Ministry, Rachel’s Vineyard and the Sisters of Life. While my journey is ongoing, I have learned to forgive myself for failing to protect my children. For them, I am Silent No More. Julia's testimony from the 2025 March for Life in Ottawa.
I regret that I did not protect my child at conception, and that’s why I will be Silent No More. Annette's testimony from teh 2025 March for Life in Ottawa.
I sacrificed my children on the altar of my ambition and lost everything in the process. That is why I am silent no more! David's testimony from the 2025 March for Life in Ottawa.
Every one of my children was a gift from God but instead of protection, I offered them only rejection. Every baby deserves protection at conception. That is why I am silent no more! Michelle's testimony from the 2025 March for Life in Ottawa.
I thought that by having the abortion, I was protecting myself, but it was Sarah who needed protection. I recovered from the rape, but every day I regret my choice to abort my child. That is why I am silent no More! Angelina's testimony from the 2025 March for Life in Ottawa.
When I went home, I found out I was pregnant, I was told if I didn't do this I would be tossed out of the house.
I thought that having an abortion was going to be better for the baby and he would never have to suffer with a mother that couldn’t provide for him or give him the family that he deserved.
When I was 21, I found myself unexpectedly pregnant with a man I had only just met a month prior. I was shocked, ashamed and so mad at myself. I instantly thought that abortion was my only true choice. I informed the father and while he didn't agree with me, he went along with it.
I am no longer silent, and it has been such a healing journey. I learned about forgiveness of a sin that I thought was unforgivable. Jesus was there and knew my story before I ever spoke a word. I was not alone! I made the connection between my silence and behaviors in my line.. depression, eating disorders, shame, regret, emptiness.
Mis primeras decisiones las tomé desde el miedo y la confusión. Mi primer aborto lo hice con pastillas, temiendo no tener apoyo de mi familia y sin orientación. Inmediatamente sentí un vacío profundo, miedo y dolor en mi corazón.
Being Christian, I said no and started to cry. He said that at that moment (at 8 weeks), it was just a piece of tissue, so I shouldn’t worry about anything. He also told me that they have counselors that can help me take an informed decision. All this happened in the Catholic nation of Colombia where abortions were still illegal…
While other girls my age were celebrating their sweet sixteen birthdays and stepping into womanhood with excitement, I was lying on an abortion table, ending the life of my first child. That was my tragic entrance into womanhood.