TRANSFORMED LIVES
Thank you Pastor
"Because my pastor had a heart to help those who were sitting silently in pain due to their involvement in abortion, I am one of the many under his shepherding that has been set free from guilt and shame. Real problems need real solution, and by the grace of God I was pastored by a man who understood."
— Susan
From Death to Life
"I was silent about my abortion for 30 years. After realizing the magnitude of my sin, I wanted to be healed from the guilt and shame that weighed down on me. I now can stand strong for the unborn, hold my head high at home, in my church, and in my community. I have been set free to share with others my journey from death to life."
— Terri
Deepened Faith, Tender Healing
"Working with my mentor was a particular gift — her wisdom and accompaniment made this journey genuinely formative for me. The program also did something I didn’t anticipate: it sent me deeper into church history, and I found myself discovering the ancient sacramental ways the Church has always held grief and healing around abortion. That has been its own unexpected blessing. Thank you BFS for such tender care with such a traumatic event."
---- Rebecca
When God Expands the Vision
I had been volunteering at a Pregnancy Resource Center, and my nursing degree provided me the opportunity to be trained to do ultrasounds. No abortions were performed at the center, rather we encouraged our clients to choose life, either to carry the baby or consider adoption. It was our goal to share the Gospel with all of our clients, even if they were abortion-determined, and to offer ultrasounds. Many women came in for an ultrasound because they
had to have one before they could have an abortion. It was such a joy when a woman chose life after seeing her baby. Our focus was trying to prevent women from having abortions.
Due to a change in health status, I felt my time at the PRC had come to an end and was seeking an answer from the Lord as to what His plans were for me. One day, “Broken From Silence popped up on my phone in the middle of what I was doing. As I read Susan Swafford’s story, I began sobbing, as I had never considered post abortion trauma and how deeply it hurts and devastates those affected by abortion. Although, I had never had an abortion, I felt that I should
do the study and trust the Lord to lead me. I found that BFS is for anyone, as it sheds light on burdens that the individual is carrying for which the Lord wants to bring healing and restoration. My faith walk has grown so much deeper as a result, as I am more focused on living like Jesus and want the same for others.
--- Theresa
I Am Set Free
"After many years had passed, I thought I came to terms with the abortions I had and I knew God had forgiven me. What I didn't realize was how much my life was still impacted from the silent pain I was carrying. My Broken from Silence mentor helped me understand what PAS was. I realized that I had many of the symptoms. It took some time to work through each one, but I'm thankful I did. I'm not only forgiven, I'm set free!"
--- Denise
Overcoming
"My healing began through resources provided to me from the Broken from Silence ministry at my church. After learning about post-abortion syndrome symptoms, I wept for what seemed like hours. I now know there were people who understood the inner turmoil that I was dealing with as a result of my abortion. I'm overcoming the walls that I built up over the years and I have received healing from bitterness towards others."
---- Amy
I Learned to be a Better Father
"I am blessed to go to a church that equips us to understand the impact abortion has on the people in the church. Because of Broken from Silence, I've learned how to be a better father and instill within my sons the value of human life from conception to death.
I'm grateful!"
--- Steve
Cut Away the Layers
"Abortion is not an easy trauma to deal with. After many years I still felt as though I was 17 years old, crouched in a corner with not a soul to talk to. But then there was Broken from Silence! I feel the Lord really cut away all the layers and cultivated what He has in me now through this."
--- Kathy
Grace So Sufficient
"It became painfully obvious the need for my admission and confession of my sin of three abortions. Through my confession, I have been able to face my past and deal with it through God's love and grace for me. I have come to a deeper and more intimate understanding of God and His word through Broken from Silence. I no longer have to try to forgive myself because He and His truth have purified my heart and have shown me that I am truly forgiven by Him. I am set free and broken from my silent shame."
---- Barbara
Healing for the Brokenhearted
"Do this Bible study! Susan begins with the solution. God! She focuses on the loving, forgiving, powerful, and graceful God who offers practical post-abortive healing. You'll be inspired by her journey from post-abortive pain to victory and peace in the arms of the Savior. This book is filled with wise counsel, heartfelt help, and a solid path to healing. I know a number of women whose lives have been forever changed by the material Broken from Silence Bible study is a recipe for a successful spiritual life. "
--- Judy
Truth Sets the Captive Free
"While incarcerated I attended a Bible study. I didn't know what it was about until listening to the presenter. As she was teaching, I realized my own self-deception. I abruptly said, "Oh my gosh! I just realized I had an abortion. I was lying to everyone for so long saying I had a miscarriage that I even believed my own lie." The guilt and shame from my abortion was so great that I couldn't admit what I had done. I'm grateful to have learned of and received God's forgiveness. I'm no longer imprisoned!"
--- Jessica
I Thought I Was Helping
"I wasn't the father of an aborted child but I was a friend of a woman who was seeking abortion. At the time, I thought I was helping her by driving her to and from the abortion clinic. My life was negatively impacted by my decision. But then Broken from Silence helped me work through my own trauma of being involved with an abortion. Now, with greater understanding and support, I actively engage in the prolife ministry."
---- Cliff
Opened My Eyes
Broken from Silence has been a life changer for me. Going through the program opened my eyes to the importance of sharing my personal experience with abortion and also the wonderful healing power of a loving God.
--- Debbie
Repaired & Healed
"Everything in my life seemed hopeless. I wanted to die. I wondered why I wasn't compassionate towards others. I realized that I lost that compassion when I had those abortions. Forty years later, God used Broken from Silence to repair and heal me. My life has been restored. Thank you! You truly helped me."
--- Allison