She is your boss, your neighbor, your friend.
She wonders why and how she could put a life to an end.
She was not in a good spot financially when she decided.
Suddenly, she realized the lies she believed she’d been blind-sided.
She’s held this secret for far too long.
Silence is her cover and also her drinking song.
She cannot speak of the event that caused her excruciating pain…
The day that her baby was slain.
She walks around feeling not even half a human being.
She robbed a life from laughter, love, hearing and seeing.
The trauma of that day is seared into her soul.
Her heart once plenteous and abundant is now not even half full.
This wound is one similar to those in combat.
In theory, one solider returns unscathed and the other forever lost, but here is a fact:
That unscathed soldier is never the same. From death he may have been saved.
But it led him to consider his own encounter with the grave.
She is broken – a mother without a child.
She is depleted and the joy she experiences is so very mild.
She is hiding in plain sight.
Written with the hundreds of women in mind that we have met over the years, this poem highlights the deep hurt and pain those who have chosen abortion often find themselves facing. Our heart is that each woman and man involved in an abortion would come to understand and accept God’s forgiveness for what they often feel is the unforgivable sin.
If you or someone you know is struggling with a past abortion decision, know that we are here for you, for her, for him. Through our abortion recovery programs: Hope Restored for women and Men of Hope for men, individuals are finding true freedom and healing from the pain of their abortions. We offer a confidential, non-judgmental environment in which you can begin the healing process. We will support you as you seek to understand the circumstances, thoughts, and emotions that surrounded your abortion(s).
For more information, or to schedule an appointment: contact us at 954.568.2616 or