...But They Told Me You Were Dead!

For decades, Brooke Mayo believed her daughter, born of rape and placed for adoption, was dead. Then a letter arrived. Brooke's baby was born one morning in 1942 and she was cherub-cheeked, just like her mother. In those days, when a baby was being placed for adoption, they were supposed to just whisk the child away, but fortunately for this first time mother, a kindly nurse bent the rules and brought her newborn daughter into her room for a few minutes. Brooke named her Delphine. Now, seventy-one years later, they have found each other again!

It's Difficult Learning that Your Father Is Also Your Grandfather!

Kristi Hofferber's parents were always open with her about the fact that she was adopted. In fact, Kristi's husband, a minister, was also adopted, as is their son. But when Kristi decided to look into her birth mother, she could never have been prepared to learn what she did, but sees God's plan working in all of her life, nonetheless! Kristi's biological mother was 16 when she gave birth to her daughter, Kristi, and she had been a victim of incest and rape by her father! What a powerful testimony to God's faithfulness. Like Kristi said, "even in cases of rape and incest, each unborn child is created by God for a purpose. As my story reveals, God can take something bad and make it an opportunity to do something miraculous!"

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Daughter Conceived in Rape is a “Diamond in the Rough”

Monica Kelsey always knew she was adopted, but it wasn’t until age 37 that she learned the circumstances of her conception. Monica’s birthmother was brutally raped and became pregnant at 17 years old. Even though abortion was illegal in 1972, she sought an abortion to get “her life back.” After being taken to a secretly located abortion facility, Monica’s birthmother had second thoughts because she knew the procedure was illegal. Thank you Monica for being courageous enough to share your amazing story with the world!

Thank You, Rebecca Kiessling, for Saving A Life in Germany!

Rebecca Kiessling, herself conceived in rape, saved a life in Germany, without even knowing it! A woman there found Rebecca's story online and it resulted in a mom choosing life for her own child, who was also conceived in rape. My hope and prayer is that all of these true stories will continue to save lives. Do you have a story? Do you know of someone conceived in rape who would share their story? If so, please leave a comment below and I will contact you.

My Birthfather Is A Rapist But That Doesn’t Define Me

Monica Kelsey is a firefighter and medic, who says she has "pretty much seen it all." Seeing these emergencies and catastrophes in the field brings emotions also. But the biggest emotional roller coaster of her life came when she heard that she was conceived during a despicable act. She never thought she would hear the words "conceived in rape" when she reconnected with my birthmother a few years ago.

But she does NOT let the circumstances surrounding her conception define her or limit her. Read Monica's powerful story, and say a prayer for her, won't you?

Two Real Life Stories of Two People Conceived via Rape!

There is a news story out of Elwood, Indiana about a 13-year-old who was pregnant by rape and due to give birth in a few weeks. A compassionate medic read the story and wondered how this took place only 70 miles from her home but didn’t make local news in Fort Wayne or national news. Nonetheless, as a child conceived in rape herself, she got involved and it is still making a positive difference in this young mother's life and the life of her little baby, Aiden. Kelsey Monica writes about her journey with Ashley and how the pro-life community has stepped up to support her. But there's MORE! Kelsey Monica herself was conceived via rape. And now she is busy saving lives as a medic and as a stalwart supporter of those whose lives are threatened by abortion!

Another Brave 11-year-old Stands Up for the Life of Her Baby

Yet another courageous CHILD says NO to having her baby killed, despite being conceive via rape!

She’s an 11-year-old girl from a small, southern and rural Chilean town. And even at this tender age she has known inconceivable hurt and pain. For the better part of the last 18 months her mother’s live-in lover has raped her repeatedly, and then she conceived a child. Sadly, Belén became the tool-du-jour for those who advocate and promote abortion all over Latin America – a region rich with pro-life laws and sentiments which are anathema to regressive pro-abortionists. But then the most remarkable thing happened. This amazing girl went on national television and told her story. She assured everyone that she was aware of the circumstances that had led to her pregnancy, but stated she already loved her baby. Calmly, she told her audience that it was fear that had kept her from reporting the abuse – but that in spite of who the father was, she really wanted this child. Read all of Belén's story and please keep her and her baby in your thoughts and prayers!

Another Courageous 13 Year Old Chooses Life for her Child Conceived via Rape

Another 13-year-old girl was raped and conceived as a result. But her brave choice for life make her seem wise and mature beyond her years, especially since she had to go against her own mother and the lies that the Planned Parenthood officials told her when her mother took her to abort her baby at 20 weeks gestation. Read her story here.

Woman Conceived via Incest Says Every Child Should Be Given A Chance

"I truly feel that no matter the circumstances...the child should not be punished for the crime of the father." Kristi Hofferber's story is startling but inspiring. Read here how she was conceived in incestuous rape, placed for adoption, and then as an adult, meets her birth mother.

Keeping Her Baby After Rape, 14 Year Old Finds Hope Rejecting Abortion

PJ's story is more common than you may think. And her experience--of not getting a conviction, and the having to fight the rapist for child custody--is also more common than you think. Read PJ's for yourself here.

Isn't it time laws are changed to protect rape victims from the second trauma of having to fight her rapist for custody if she conceives as a result of the rape, and chooses to parent her baby!?!

13 Year Old Rape Victim Forced to Abort Her Baby

On a dark December day in 1997, 13-year-old Mary (not her real name) boarded a plane to England with a social worker and her foster mother. Today, Mary is a 29-year-old mother of two, but 16 years ago she was the teenage "Traveller" (a Traveller is an Irish ethnic group) at the center of the controversial C Case who was taken to the UK for an abortion by health board staff after being brutally raped. Now she wants answers...and healing...Read her story here.

Michael Homula, Successful Businessman, Now Saves Lives

Yet another story of how God uses His Consecrated Children! Michael Homula's mother struggled with what to do after she was raped and conceived Michael as a result. She eventually chose life and gave Michael to loving parents, who adopted him and raised him. Here is more about what Michael is doing now.

Anna, 13 Years Old, And Her Baby

Anna, Raped at 13 Years Old with Her Daughter Josey, A Picture of Courage!

Thank you Jill Stanek, Pro-life Blogger and nurse, for sharing the remarkable story of Anna and her courageous act--that of giving birth to a child of rape when only a child herself. You can read the whole story here.

Ryan Scott Bomberger is a person who has taken his story and his life and is using it to impact the world for good! He and his wife, Bethany, started the Radiance Foundation! Read their story and learn about the amazing work they are doing!