Do You Have a Secret? Have you ever experienced something so painful that you didn’t want to tell anyone else about it so you kept it a secret? Maybe you hid this experience because there was something about it that made you feel embarrassed or, perhaps, caused you some guilt.…
In December, it is common to see storefronts and houses decorated with Christmas lights and decorations. In the stores, you may hear Christmas carols and songs like, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” For many, Christmas activities and seeing Santa in the stores can remind people of fond…
Attending college can create its own form of stress in one’s life. There are always so many classes to attend, homework assignments to do, and exams to prepare for. Overall, it requires a lot of time, effort, and focus to do it all well. But, what happens if there is…
Typically, Thanksgiving is a time of year when people look forward to celebrating with friends and family. It is a time to reflect on the past year and be thankful for what you have. However, for those who have experienced abortion, Thanksgiving, as well as other holidays, can bring about…
When you have experienced an abortion, there are certain times of the year that seem to be more difficult than other times. Usually, the anniversary of the abortion date or the baby’s due date can trigger intense fear and sadness in the lives of women who have undergone abortions. At…
If you have lived for any number of years, you have probably found that life can be filled with a lot of unexpected situations and trials. At times, the situations can be positive and make one feel excited and hopeful about life and the future. At other times, though, the…
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…