"...And I Am Not The Rapist’s Baby!"
Mary Rathke was concieved via rape by a mother with severe mental illness, but her life is as valuable as any other person's.
Mary says, "I was never the rapist’s baby, nor my mother’s," yet she overcame all of this and other difficulties and she is thriving today. Read her story for yourself; you will be moved by her optimism.
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!
