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League history, NOW v. Scheidler, Action News, Joe Scheidler, League staff
Q & A on abortion, the unborn child, where we stand on the issues and more
Q & A on abortion, the unborn child, where we stand on the issues and more
Helping abortion-bound women choose life for their babies
Unmasking the truth about abortion in the public square
Our youth outreach, raising up a new generation of pro-life leaders
Abortion industry converts tell the inside story
News and commentary from the Pro-Life Action League
Getting Help
Finding out that you are pregnant when you don't want to be can be overwhelming and even frightening. You may feel as if abortion is your only choice.
But you do have a real choice. Pregnancy resource centers can help you with your pregnancy in a variety of was, including:
- Confidential counseling
- Dealing with family problems
- Medical care, often including free ultrasounds
- Housing assistance
- Job placement
- Baby clothes and gear
- Parenting classes
It's easy to find a pregnancy resource center in your area:
Finally, you can look in your local phone book under Abortion Alternatives."
Dealing with the aftermath of an abortion, whether it was wanted or unwanted, can be extremely painful. The following resources may be helpful:
Organizations for Post-Abortion Healing
- Project Rachel
- Nationwide network for post-abortion individual counseling. 1-800-5WE-CARE
- Rachel's Vineyard Ministries
- Weekend retreats for women to facilitate post-abortion healing. 1-877-467-3463
- Healing Hearts Ministries International
- Confidential one-on-one e-mail and support group counseling.
- National Life Center
- Referrals to post-abortion help in your area. 1-800-848-LOVE
- Fatherhood Forever Foundation
- Organization addressing the effects of abortion on men
- Men's Abortion Recovery (MARC) Ministries
- Outreach to men suffering with the aftermath of abortion. 610-384-3210
- The Elliot Institute
- Research on abortion aftermath as well as testimonials
- Silent No More Awareness
- Woman speak out about the pain of their abortions, plus an extensive list of resources.
Books for Post-Abortion Healing
- No One Told Me I Could Cry by Connie Nykiel (Life Cycle Books)
- Resource for young women who have had abortions
- Men and Abortion: A Path to Healing by C.T. Coyle (Life Cycle Books)
- Resource for men, based on a forgiveness model of healing
- A Solitary Sorrow by Paul and Teri Reisser (Life Cycle Books)
- Begin healing on your own, especially if you aren't ready to work with someone
- Forbidden Grief by Theresa Burke (Acorn Books)
- Understanding how women deal with their pain by sharing Burke's experience counseling women with Post-Abortion Syndrome
- Her Choice to Heal by Sydna Masse and Jean Phillips
- Resource for women who have had an abortion
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Finding out that the baby you're expecting will be born with special needs is one of the most difficult experiences any parent can face. But you are not alone.
Other parents who have faced this painful situation—including pressure from doctors and others to abort the child—are there to help at BeNotAfraid.net.
Students can receive help from the Pro-Life Action League through our free student packet, available from our Generations for Life youth outreach division.
