From Healing to Leading: 3 Keys to Guiding Other Women to Freedom

The need for safe, compassionate spaces for women to find healing after abortion continues to grow. Behind so many everyday smiles are stories of deep pain, silence, and unresolved grief.

That’s why this work matters.

We need women who have experienced healing to step forward and gently lead others toward freedom. If you’ve ever felt that nudge, but aren’t sure where to begin, these three keys will help guide you.

Key #1: Your Healing Comes First

Before you can lead others, you need to walk through your own healing journey.

Many women feel called to help others but haven’t yet fully processed their own story. You are always welcome to learn and grow—but leading from a place of unhealed pain can make it difficult to guide others well.

The abortion wound is often deeper than it first appears. Like an iceberg, what’s visible on the surface is only a small part of what lies beneath. True healing happens as God gently reveals and restores those hidden places over time.

As a leader:

• Your vulnerability invites theirs
• Your commitment inspires theirs
• Your trust in the process builds their trust

And most importantly—you matter too.

God’s heart for the women you hope to serve is the same heart He has for you. You don’t have to earn healing. It is freely given. Let Him meet you there first.

Key #2: Release the Pressure

Let’s be honest—leading an abortion healing group can feel intimidating.

You might wonder:

• What if I say the wrong thing?
• What if I don’t have the answers?
• What if someone doesn’t finish the study?

Those fears are real—but they are not yours to carry.

Your role is not to fix, save, or force outcomes. Healing doesn’t come from having the perfect words—it comes from creating space for God to move.

When women commit to the process—showing up, doing the work, and spending time with Him—He does the heavy lifting.

As a leader, your job is simple (though not always easy):

• Show up
• Stay surrendered
• Trust God with the results

You are not the Savior. You are the servant.

Key #3: Don’t Lead Alone

This calling is powerful—but it can also feel isolating.

You will have questions. You’ll encounter complex situations. You’ll carry stories that require wisdom, prayer, and support.

That’s why community is essential.

Having a network of women who understand this work can make all the difference. You need people who will:

• Pray with you
• Encourage you
• Offer guidance when you feel unsure
• Remind you that you’re not alone

Because the reality is—many women who come to your group are carrying more than just abortion pain. Their stories may include trauma, broken relationships, addiction, or deep shame.

You don’t have to navigate that alone.

You Are More Qualified Than You Think

There’s a common belief that ministry requires credentials or a platform.

But the truth is—your story matters.

Your experiences, your healing, your “me too”—these are the very things God uses to reach others.

You don’t need a stage.

You don’t need a perfect past.

You simply need a willing heart.

Authenticity opens doors that perfection never could.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you feel God stirring your heart to lead, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

We’ve created a space just for you inside the STS Leader’s Community, designed to support you at every stage of your journey.

Inside the Community, You’ll Find:

✨ Free Level

• Connection with other STS leaders
• Encouragement and shared experiences
• Ongoing support as you lead your groups

✨ Premium Master Class Level

• Deeper training and leadership development
• Step-by-step guidance for leading effective groups
• Tools, resources, and mentorship to grow your impact

Whether you’re just exploring the idea of leadership or already leading groups, there’s a place for you here.

👉 Click here to join the STS Leader’s Community and take your next step toward helping other women find healing and freedom.

Final Encouragement

“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you,
before you were born I set you apart…” — Jeremiah 1:5

You are not disqualified by your past.

You are equipped by what God has brought you through.

And someone, somewhere, is waiting for a leader like you to say,
“Me too.”