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FREEDOM AFTER ABORTION
Mosaic offers free and confidential post-abortion counseling to women who have been impacted by abortion—to declare the truth of the Gospel that Jesus releases them from the captivity of shame and guilt. Prayer, forgiveness, and deep healing are possible.
JULIANNE’S STORY
Until 2023, only a select few knew about my past abortions. The pain stemming from those difficult decisions had been haunting me for so long. For decades, it shaped my perception of myself as someone unworthy of God’s love and forgiveness.
At the age of 18, I had my first abortion. Despite being raised in a Christian household and having devoted my life to Christ, I allowed the fear of an unplanned pregnancy to compel me through the doors of an abortion clinic. The weight of disappointing my family and the fear of societal judgment overwhelmed me. Feeling utterly alone, I emotionally shut down, pushing aside the beliefs I once held dear, and scheduled an appointment at a local abortion clinic.
Even now, after many years have passed, the memories of that day remain vivid in my mind—the room, the nurses, the fleeting glimpses of the doctor. Each detail is etched into my memory. That day, I lost a part of myself, and I spent the following years merely existing, numb to the world around me. I distanced myself from church, withdrew from family and friends, and sought solace in experimenting with drugs.
I would go on to have two more abortions, each one adding to the weight of my perceived inability to be forgiven. I believed that God could never love me as His own daughter—I had committed the gravest of sins by taking innocent lives.
Years later, I got married and began a family of my own. Along that journey, I recommitted my life to God, choosing to bury the pain and guilt from my past abortions. But no matter how hard I tried, I still sat in the church pew feeling that I didn’t deserve to be there. Looking at every woman in the room and thinking “If they only knew.”
Then I heard the powerful testimony of a Christian woman from Mosaic who bravely shared her story of abortion. I yearned for the peace and freedom from sin that she spoke of. It became clear to me that the burdens I was holding onto were preventing me from truly experiencing God’s love. When I discovered that Mosaic offered a post-abortion Bible study and counseling program, I wasted no time in signing up.
“It became clear to me that the burdens
I was holding onto were preventing me
from truly experiencing God’s love.”
- Julianne, Mosaic client
Over the course of eight weeks, I sat in a circle of incredibly supportive women who, like me, loved the Lord but struggled to love themselves. Together, with the guidance of the compassionate Mosaic advocate counselors, we delved into God’s Word and worked towards healing from the pain caused by our choices and the lingering effects
of our abortions. It was the first time I had shared my story outside of my closest confidants. Contrary to my
expectations, none of those women judged me.
There were tears shed, countless prayers offered, but above all, there was healing through Christ Jesus. I am forever grateful to Mosaic for acknowledging me
despite my past and for caring about my journey towards forgiving myself, just as Christ has
forgiven me.
10 MOSAIC 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”
JOHN 8:36