Are painful memories keeping you from healing after an abortion—or could facing them be the very thing that leads to freedom?Many women fear that revisiting memories of their abortion will only reopen old wounds. In this episode, Karen shares why bringing those memories into God's presence became one of the most important steps in her healing journey. Together, she and Mindy discuss how confession, forgiveness, and biblical truth transform painful memories into places where God brings lasting healing and hope.In This Episode We DiscussWhy painful memories often resurface during the healing process—and why that's not something to fear.How bringing hidden pain into the light allows God to begin true healing.The unexpected ways unresolved abortion grief can affect marriage, relationships, and emotional health.Why confession and forgiveness are essential steps toward lasting freedom.How God uses community and abortion recovery groups to bring hope and transformation.Questions AnsweredCan painful memories actually help me heal after an abortion?Why do old abortion memories suddenly come back years later?How can unresolved abortion grief affect my marriage and relationships?Is it safe to bring painful memories to God?What does biblical healing after abortion look like?ResourcesIf abortion has impacted your life, you don't have to face those memories alone.Website: https://www.anevenplace.comDiscover virtual abortion recovery Bible studies, discipleship programs, support groups, podcasts, and free resources designed to help women and men find freedom for the heart.

Can you really find healing after an abortion—even after carrying the pain for decades?In Part 2 of Karen's story, she shares what happened after her abortion, the years she spent hiding the pain, and the unexpected moment God began leading her toward healing. Through Forgiven and Set Free, Karen discovered that freedom wasn't found by pretending the past never happened, but by bringing it into the light and experiencing the forgiveness of Christ.If you've ever wondered whether healing is possible after abortion, this conversation offers biblical hope and practical encouragement.In This Episode We DiscussWhy many women hide abortion for years—and the emotional cost of carrying that secret.How denial, fear, and shame can keep us from experiencing God's healing.The turning point that led Karen to begin her own abortion recovery journey.The biblical path from denial to repentance, forgiveness, and lasting freedom.What Karen has witnessed as an abortion recovery leader helping others experience healing.Questions AnsweredCan God forgive me after an abortion?Why do so many women struggle with anxiety, shame, or grief years after an abortion?What does healing after abortion actually look like?How do I move beyond regret and begin experiencing God's forgiveness?Will I see my baby again in heaven?ResourcesIf abortion has impacted your life, you don't have to carry it alone.Website: https://www.anevenplace.comDiscover virtual abortion recovery Bible studies, discipleship programs, support groups, podcasts, and free resources designed to help women and men find freedom for the heart.

Karen shares the beginning of her abortion story, tracing the beliefs, fears, and people-pleasing tendencies that shaped her decisions. With honesty and grace, she reflects on how fear can become a powerful motivator when we are not grounded in God's truth. Her story offers hope for anyone carrying shame from the past and reminds us that healing begins by bringing our story into the light.In This Episode We Discuss:How people-pleasing and the fear of disappointing others can influence life-changing decisions.The questions Karen asked about faith, sexuality, and God's design—and why the answers she received left her searching for more.The unexpected challenges of an unplanned pregnancy while pursuing education and navigating family expectations.How fear, shame, and the desire to protect others ultimately led Karen to choose abortion.Why understanding the roots of our choices is an important step toward healing and freedom.Questions Answered:How can people-pleasing contribute to an abortion decision?Why doesn't simply knowing abortion is wrong prevent someone from choosing it?What role does fear play in abortion decisions?How can someone begin to understand the deeper reasons behind their abortion experience?Is healing possible after years of carrying shame and regret?ResourcesIf abortion has impacted your life, you don't have to walk through healing alone.Website: https://www.anevenplace.comLearn about our virtual abortion recovery Bible studies, discipleship programs, support groups, podcasts, and free resources designed to help women and men find freedom for the heart.

Can God bring healing after a lifetime of abuse, trauma, addiction, and broken relationships?In this powerful episode of Your Healing Place, Vicky shares her deeply personal story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, abandonment, addiction, suicide attempts, divorce, and the long road toward emotional and spiritual healing. For years, she carried overwhelming feelings of shame, worthlessness, rejection, and confusion about her identity. Like many who have experienced trauma, she developed coping mechanisms that helped her survive but ultimately left her feeling trapped and disconnected.Through God's grace, biblical healing, inner healing ministry, PTSD recovery work, and Christ-centered discipleship programs like Refuge and Unbound, Vicky began uncovering buried wounds and replacing lies with God's truth. Her story offers hope for anyone struggling with childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress, emotional pain, abandonment wounds, or a deep longing to know their identity in Christ.Whether your wounds stem from abuse, abortion, addiction, family dysfunction, or other painful experiences, this conversation reminds us that healing is possible and that freedom can come even after decades of carrying hidden pain.Learn more about healing resources, support groups, and recovery programs at www.anevenplace.com.Topics We DiscussThe lasting impact of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and family dysfunctionAddiction, self-harm, suicide attempts, and coping with emotional painHow unresolved trauma affects relationships, marriage, and personal identityFinding freedom through Christ-centered healing, inner healing ministry, and biblical truthQuestions This Episode AnswersHow does childhood trauma affect us later in life?Why do painful memories sometimes surface years later?Can God heal deep wounds from abuse, rejection, and abandonment?How do I begin finding my identity in Christ after trauma?Episode Timeline00:00 Vicky Shares Her Past 00:23 Unwanted Childhood 00:58 Abuse Begins Early 02:18 Rape and Realization 04:13 Addiction and Suicide 05:32 Family Silence and Dad 08:24 Border Town Spiral 10:07 Saved in College 14:05 Faith but Suppression 15:35 Marriage and Workaholism 16:19 Second Marriage Unravels 21:41 Divorce and Identity Crash 27:00 Healing Journey and Freedom 30:32 Hope for Others

What does abortion recovery actually look like once the silence starts to break? How do you begin healing when grief, shame, anger, or confusion have been buried for years? And is it really possible to experience freedom after abortion through faith, honesty, and biblical healing?In Part 3 of our “What Is Abortion Recovery?” series, we continue the conversation about the emotional, spiritual, and relational impact abortion can have on women and men. This episode of Your Healing Place explores what healing can look like in real life, why unresolved pain often resurfaces years later, and how God gently meets people in the middle of their brokenness with truth, grace, and restoration.If you have ever wondered why certain emotions still feel unresolved, why past experiences continue to affect relationships or faith, or whether healing after abortion is truly possible, this conversation offers compassionate insight and biblical hope.Learn more about healing groups, self-paced resources, and support at An Even PlaceTopics We DiscussWhat abortion recovery and emotional healing can look like over timeHow unresolved grief and shame often affect daily life and relationshipsThe role of Scripture, community, and honesty in the healing processQuestions This Episode AnswersWhy do emotions connected to abortion sometimes surface years later?What does biblical abortion recovery actually involve?Can God bring healing, freedom, and restoration after abortion?

What does abortion recovery actually look like after the first steps of healing begin? In Part 2 of this conversation, we continue unpacking the emotional, spiritual, and relational layers of abortion recovery and what it means to walk through healing with honesty, grace, and biblical hope. This episode speaks to the reality that healing is often a process, not a single moment, and reminds listeners they are not alone in their struggle.Whether you are personally impacted by abortion, supporting someone you love, or trying to understand why unresolved grief can surface years later, this conversation offers compassionate insight and practical encouragement rooted in Scripture and real-life experience.Learn more about healing resources, virtual healing groups, The Healing Corner, and the Your Healing Place podcast at An Even PlaceTopics DiscussedWhat ongoing abortion recovery can look like after the initial decision to healWhy grief, shame, anger, or triggers may resurface unexpectedlyHow biblical truth and community support help bring lasting healingQuestions This Episode AnswersWhy do I still struggle emotionally years after an abortion?What does healing after abortion actually involve?Can God still restore peace, identity, and hope after abortion?

What does abortion recovery actually mean, and why do so many men and women still carry pain years later? In this episode of Your Healing Place, we begin an honest conversation about the emotional, spiritual, and relational impact abortion can have. We talk about what healing can look like, why unresolved grief often stays hidden, and how God gently meets people in the middle of shame, regret, confusion, and loss.Whether you are personally struggling after abortion or trying to understand someone you love, this episode offers compassionate insight and biblical hope for the healing journey ahead. Recovery is not about pretending the pain never happened—it’s about allowing God to bring truth, freedom, and restoration into the places that hurt most.Learn more about healing resources, virtual groups, and support at An Even PlaceTopics CoveredWhat abortion recovery really meansHidden grief and delayed emotional responses after abortionShame, secrecy, and why many people struggle silentlyHow faith and biblical healing intersect with emotional recoveryThe first steps toward healing and hopeQuestions This Episode AnswersWhy do people still struggle emotionally years after an abortion?What is abortion recovery and who is it for?Is it normal to feel grief, anger, numbness, or shame after abortion?Can God heal emotional wounds connected to abortion?What does the healing process actually look like?

How Does Abortion Affect Our Lives?In this honest and hope-filled conversation, we unpack the hidden emotional, spiritual, and relational effects of abortion — whether it happened last week or decades ago. Through personal stories of shame, anger, isolation, depression, self-punishment, and striving, we explore how unresolved abortion experiences can shape our relationships, identity, parenting, and walk with God.We also begin defining what abortion recovery really is, why it matters, and how healing becomes possible through truth, grace, and surrender to Jesus.Visit us at An Even PlaceTopics We DiscussThe long-term emotional effects of abortionShame, isolation, and hiding from GodHow abortion impacts relationships, parenting, and identitySelf-destructive coping mechanisms: alcohol, busyness, promiscuity, depression, and controlWhy abortion recovery matters and how healing begins through ChristQuestions This Episode AnswersHow does abortion affect women emotionally and spiritually?Why do many women struggle for years after an abortion?Can abortion impact parenting, relationships, and self-worth?Why do people hide their abortion experiences even after coming to faith?What is abortion recovery, and why is it important?

In this episode of Your Healing Place Podcast, Barb shares her powerful story of childhood trauma, abandonment, addiction, abortion, shame, and ultimately finding healing and freedom through Jesus Christ.After years of carrying hidden grief and believing abortion defined her identity, Barb began a journey of healing through Christian community, abortion recovery ministry, Deeper Still, and Forgiven and Set Free. She openly discusses how abortion impacted her relationships, motherhood, faith, emotional health, and sense of worth—and how God met her in the middle of her brokenness with forgiveness and restoration.This conversation offers honest hope for anyone struggling with the long term emotional and spiritual effects of abortion.In this episode, we discuss:healing after abortionshame and secrecy after abortionchildhood trauma and destructive relationshipsaddiction and emotional painidentity in Christforgiveness and freedom through Jesushow abortion impacts motherhood and relationshipsabortion recovery and biblical healingQuestions this episode answers:Can God forgive my abortion?Why do I still struggle years later?Why do I still feel shame after abortion?How does abortion affect emotional and spiritual health?What does healing after abortion look like?Is abortion recovery possible after decades?How do I stop hiding my past?Can I truly find freedom and peace after abortion?If you are carrying regret, grief, fear, or shame from a past abortion, this episode is a reminder that healing is possible and you are not beyond the reach of God’s grace.Learn more about virtual abortion recovery and healing resources at An Even Place

Childhood sexual abuse. Shame. Multiple abortions. Emotional numbness. Feeling empty.In this deeply honest conversation, Kenisha shares how early trauma, secrecy, loss, and unresolved pain shaped her view of herself, relationships, sex, and abortion. She opens up about the emotional aftermath of multiple abortions, living disconnected from her emotions, and the exhausting cycle of hiding pain while trying to “keep up appearances.”Kenisha also shares the turning point that led her toward healing through therapy, Scripture, church, biblical community, and abortion recovery programs like Unbound and Forgiven and Set Free.This episode speaks hope to women carrying hidden shame, grief, trauma, sexual brokenness, or abortion pain and reminds listeners that healing in Christ is possible.Questions this episode answers:Why do I still feel empty after abortion?Can abortion affect mental health years later?How do I heal from childhood sexual abuse?Why do I feel numb after trauma?Can God forgive abortion?What does Christian abortion recovery look like?Is healing after abortion possible?How does trauma affect relationships?Why do I struggle with shame after abortion?What is biblical healing for trauma?Learn more about virtual abortion recovery and healing resources at An Even Place