I spent years trying to find my value.  Growing up "different" due to a physical handicap, I was always trying to gain acceptance, usually, in all the wrong ways.  I spent many adult years under the weight of shame from an abortion.  That bondage, coupled with depression, made me sure that God's unconditional love was not intended for me.  I felt stuck in a life where I was constantly trying to make up for what I had done.  When I finally understood that God's love is perfect, despite our actions, no matter what they are, I experienced freedom for the first time in my life.  No longer did I look to others for approval and validation, but I was able to be real and transparent, creating authentic relationships.

After enjoying this freedom, I formed a Bible study for women who had experienced abortion.  It is my joy to see women break free from the heavy weight of shame and secrecy.  

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