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
Life Begins at Conception
Melissa Ohden welcomes Paula Illari to Life Beyond Abortion for a raw conversation on choosing life amid pain. Through faith and therapy, she found healing and now advocates with Save the One, supporting women affected by rape, incest, or prenatal diagnoses. They challenge cultural narratives that abortion is empowerment, emphasizing community, forgiveness, and the March for Life.
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:37 - First Pregnancy Choice
00:04:32 - Second Pregnancy Crisis
00:07:48 - Abortion Decision
00:09:32 - Cultural Silence
00:11:27 - Friend's Influence
00:15:42 - Healing Through Faith
00:18:58 - Advocacy Beginnings
00:22:16 - Save the One Work
00:27:29 - Pro-Choice Critique
00:32:04 - Contact Resources
00:52:15 - Closing Remarks
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