Common Ground

Welcome to this new blog dedicated to post-abortion healing.

My goal is to provide a safe space for healing, education, and respectful dialogue between women and men of all views on this controversial, often painful subject. Personal experience and scientific research on post-abortion syndrome will be the focus, with political issues discussed seldom and only insofar as they directly relate to this. I will examine and link to resources from scholars and organizations of widely varying points of view, as long as they are pro-women and their focus is post-abortion support.

My hope is to establish as much common ground as possible between people who are pro-choice, pro-life, and everywhere in between. I would propose that this common ground can be found in two statements that almost everyone would agree with.

1. Some women find their abortion experiences deeply painful, and they deserve compassion, a respectful hearing, and every form of assistance needed to work through this.

2. No woman should be forced to have an abortion she does not freely choose (a major risk factor for post-abortion complications). To prevent this, we need empowerment of women in regards to sexuality, family planning, relationships, and financial independence, and the full availability of support and resources for those facing a crisis pregnancy who would rather choose parenting or adoption.

If you have been affected by abortion--personally or through the experience of someone you care about--I salute your courage and especially welcome your sharing and wisdom. If you would prefer to contact me privately, please free to e-mail me at laura@grimes.ws. I can offer free supportive listening and spiritual counseling which respects your beliefs and and values--in-person if you live in the southern California area, or by phone or e-mail. I can also assist you in finding professional therapists, support groups, or peer counseling in your own area. I hope that this blog can be a place of loving support and community as you take the next steps on your unique journey to freedom, healing, and life abundant.