

I was reading an article from the pro- life meeting I went to at Sac State University. And here is a story that I thought was pretty interesting. This is from a girl named Michelle...
''Since I had already enlisted in the Air Force, I thought I had to have an abortion in order to make something out of my life. My best friend drove me to the abortion clinic. It was like an assembly line. When the ultrasound was being performed, I asked to see it. But this wasn't allowed so much for ''an informed decision.'' Then I asked how far along I was. I was told I was nine and a half weeks pregnant. Then it hit me hard. I started doubting and wanted to talk to my best friend, but I wasn't allowed to.''
''When it was my turn the nurse told me that I was going to feel some discomfort, like strong menstrual cramps. The truth is that the abortion was more pain then I've ever felt in my life. It felt like my insides were literally being sucked out of my body. Later, I went into shock. After the abortion, I tried to make up for it by trying to get pregnant again. I don't know if I can ever have another baby. I named my baby, Later I found out this is part of the grieving process.
Two and a half years later I ended up in the hospital with bulimia. I felt that no one had punished me for what I did, so I was punishing myself. I became obsessed with women who were pregnant and my life was in shambles! I was suffering from post- abortion trauma.''
''When I was 21 years old, I received help from a women who was involved with a pro- life group. I went through a program called ''Conquerors'' Not only did I experience forgiveness, I was also challenged to help others. I answered the challenge and started sidewalk counseling.
There are many things you can do in the pro life movement and I have talked to Youth Groups,and students. And share in testimony. To them and to you I plead ''Please don't make the mistake I did''
~Michelle.