Lilly made an attempt to smile as she made her way past a group of fellow college students who were engaged in a lively discussion. As she passed them, she stopped to notice their smiling faces, carefree attitudes, and enthusiastic voices. As she stood there, she thought about how she…
Have you ever had something traumatic happen to you and then felt like a completely different person afterwards? After initially picking yourself up after this experience, it may have caused you to think about your life in terms of “before” and “after.” It may even have caused you to feel…
Since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the case of Roe v Wade during 1973, millions of American women have experienced one or multiple abortions. According to the Guttmacher Institute, approximately 1 in 4 American women will experience an abortion by the age of 45.* What do women typically experience…
Have you ever written a letter to someone meaningful to you? Was it difficult to write the letter and convey your thoughts? A letter can be a special way to let others know how much you love and care about them. In today’s journal entry, the writer conveys her love…
Let’s face it, life can seem pretty hectic. You may be trying to juggle school, work, activities, and a social life while still trying to stay sane. You may even be feeling you have been doing pretty well staying on top of things. But then, all of a sudden, one…
Do you find yourself being so plagued with constant thoughts about something that you are finding it hard to concentrate at school or at work? Maybe you keep thinking about an upcoming exam you are going to take that is making you nervous. Or, maybe you are finding it difficult…
Have you made a choice that, later, you either regretted or weren’t sure whether it was the right choice? In today’s diary entry, the writer shares her struggles with deciding whether she made the right choice to have an abortion and how her two friends reacted to the news. Dear…
You are here but where would you like to be? At several times in your life, you may find yourself wanting to be anywhere but where you are in this season of life. This may be caused by circumstances beyond your control, like natural disasters or the actions of other people. Or,…
Dreams. Everyone has them. Some dreams can be fun and full of adventures while others can be dreadful and frightening. After experiencing an abortion, it is not uncommon that one’s sleep patterns can change and/or nightmares can begin to make an entrance causing one to dread nighttime. Do you find…
Many times, walking through the aftermath of an abortion can be confusing. One minute you are feeling relieved that the abortion is over and you can get on with your normal life again. The next minute, you are feeling panicked…