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I went to Christian counseling for help with anxiety. What I didn’t realize was that the counseling organization specialized in inner healing, so during my first visit I completed pages of intake questions covering nearly every area of my life. One question asked if I ever had an abortion. I answered honestly, without much thought…

For a long time, my abortion story was something I kept completely hidden. Abortion wasn’t something people talked about. I had never heard anyone openly share their experience, and I certainly never imagined I would either. But over time, something began to stir in my heart. I didn’t fully understand it then, but I can…

It was on my evening walk that I suddenly realized how happy I felt. The warm spring breeze, carrying the sweet scent of lilac and freshly cut grass, was the perfect temperature. The soft glow of the setting sun gave me such inward calm. The familiar song “The Joy of the Lord Is My Strength”…

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…

Mother’s Day can be beautiful.But for some women, it’s incredibly painful. If you have experienced abortion, this day can feel like a spotlight on what’s missing—empty arms, unspoken grief, and questions that never seem to settle. While others celebrate, you may find yourself just trying to get through the day. The Hidden Weight of Mother’s…

While I was working in the office at my church, a bird flew into the building. At first, I thought, no big deal—I’ll just help it get out. I followed it around, opening doors wide, trying to create a clear path to freedom, hoping it would see the way out. But instead of flying toward…

There are 2 parts to any healing journey. The healing that only God can do and the healing steps that only you can take. During my healing journey with Surrendering the Secret, the Lord addressed the shame in my heart after abortion with a vision of Him wrapping me up in His arms and lifting…

It is our dream, here at Surrendering the Secret (STS), to set stories free! Stories that will save generations from the heartbreak of abortion. Actually—stories that will save GENERATIONS FROM BEING ABORTED! Stories that will destroy the lie that abortion is a quick and easy fix for an unplanned pregnancy. Stories that will share the…

I recently shared a graphic on my Instagram page that read, “These women that are seeking abortion do not need activism, they need compassion.” Wow, did THAT ruffle some feathers! The caption of the post spoke about the brokenness that these women have endured, the condemning language that is sometimes used by fellow “pro-lifers”, and…

One of the more common statements we hear from STS Bible Study participants is, “I never knew I needed this!” My passion is for women to walk in freedom after abortion, but the first and sometimes most difficult step is to accept the fact that abortion has left a wound. A wound that desperately needs…