How Exciting! This is the first time in 6 1/2 years that I have posted twice in one day!
"To my mom, I am not simply the painful reminder of a tragic abuse; I am a son she considers a gift from God, says Nick D'Angelo."
Nick, who is involved with Save the 1, inspires others as he share his story and his optimism!
...When they learn my daughter was conceived in rape."
So begins Analyn Megison's story. And it is something my own daughter often still deals with when someone learns that her daughter, my granddaughter, was also conceived via a rape.
Read Analyn's insights for yourself and please take to heart her excellent advice. Also, check out the organization that she is part of that is assisting rape survivor mothers and their children.
What does a 15-year-old do when she realizes that the rape she endured has resulted in pregnancy?
Iva had gone to sit in the park and sketch trees on a beautiful sunny day at the end of June 2013. But the beauty of this day was shattered when a man rape her then threatened her if she told anyone. Read Iva's story of courage and love for yourself!
Remember Juda Myers? She was featured in this blog a while back.
Juda Myers is the founder of CHOICES4LIFE, an organization dedicated to helping restore honor and dignity to women and their children who have been conceived in rape. She also helps women who have miscarried or aborted find comfort and hope.
In this article, Juda writes about more brave women, who face their challenges head on as they give their unborn babies the gift of life, despite the pain they carry from their babies' conceptions.
Keep up the great work, Juda!
Read how O'Neil and his mother moved beyond tragedy to impact others' lives for the better.
It was 1928 when 16-year-old Minka Disbrow’s life was changed forever. Before she even knew how babies were made, Minka was attacked and raped by a stranger.
She hid what had happened to her from her family and friends — that is, until she realized that her body was changing. It was then that Minka's mother had to explain to her that she was pregnant and to tell Minka for the first time where babies come from. Her mother made the decision to hide her daughter's situation from everyone--even Minka's own sister. When Minka had her baby, she placed her new born daughter for adoption.
For Minka, keeping the baby and her rape a secret became a habit — one she continued throughout her life, concealing it even from those closest to her. What an amazing story and what a wonderful reunion this mother had seventy-seven years after she placed her daughter for adoption!
This pastor's daughter was caught up in an abusive relationship for years--even marrying her rapist out of fear. Her son AJ, who was conceived in rape, eventually gave her the courage to face her situation and break free from the abuse.
Read her story of hope and bravery for your self!
