Life Beyond Abortion
Welcome to Life Beyond Abortion, the weekly podcast hosted by Melissa Ohden, abortion survivor, author, speaker, and founder of The Abortion Survivors Network.
Join Melissa as she shares her powerful journey of survival and healing and amplifies the voices of those impacted by abortion, including survivors and their families. Through candid conversations, stories of resilience, and a commitment to truth, this podcast creates a space for inspiration, understanding, and transformation.
Whether you're seeking encouragement, want to explore the realities of abortion's impact, or desire a deeper connection to the human stories that bring healing and hope, Life Beyond Abortion is for you.
Subscribe today and discover a life-affirming message that goes beyond survival to thriving. New episodes drop weekly on your favorite podcast platform.
Life Beyond Abortion
Defying The Odds
Join host Melissa Ohden on Life Beyond Abortion as she welcomes Melissa Manion, a woman who chose life for her child despite challenging circumstances. Melissa Manion shares her journey from a drug-addicted, abusive past to choosing life for her son in 1995, then facing an abortion in her second trimester that nearly killed her, and her path to healing through faith. They discuss Connecticut’s lax abortion laws, the cultural silence around abortion, and the pro-life movement’s growth. Melissa Manion reflects on advocacy with Embrace Grace and Let Them Live, while Melissa Ohden highlights healing’s role in shifting the abortion narrative.
Learn more about Melissa Manion's work at melissamanion.com
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:35 - Connecticut Pro-Life Scene
00:03:19 - Abortion Laws in Connecticut
00:03:52 - Melissa Manion’s Story
00:07:48 - Abortion Decision
00:09:58 - Cultural Silence on Abortion
00:11:27 - Impact of Unspoken Abortion
00:16:32 - Healing Through Faith
00:22:16 - Advocacy and Healing Work
00:27:29 - Response to Pro-Choice Arguments
00:32:04 - Contact and Resources
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