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Safety Ahead!

by Pegi Deeter | Jun 6, 2019 | Uncategorized

Safety Ahead!

Although the term, “safe space” can arouse both positive and negative emotions;

lets look at the words in context of what aR Connection Meetings are…

a “safe space”.

Standing alone, each word seems trivial and common place.

But when placed together, they create a feeling of peace, strength and unity!

The definition of safe space is “a place intended to be free of bias, conflict, criticism, or potentially threatening actions, ideas or conversations”,

but it is also the place where shame, guilt, anger, remorse, sadness and grief come to die.

When stories are told in safe spaces,

every negative emotion that fights to drag us down into the depths of despair is met with a powerful opposition

that even the darkest of demons can’t overcome!

Shame is met with acceptance.

Anger is met with love.

Regret is met with promise.

The feeling of being alone is met with “me too”.

We are that safe space.

written by a participant who recently completed aR support programs

June aR Connection Meetings

aR Connection groups are for individuals who have a shared abortion experience to connect with each other and to discuss how they can find support. Connection groups provide a safe, confidential, compassionate and nonjudgmental place for individuals to begin the process of healing after abortion. Call/Text (614) 721-2100 and/or visit www.OurChoiceOurVoice.org

Columbus 2nd Tuesday of each month – 7:00 – 8:00pm – 06/11/2019

PDHC, 665 East Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43229

3rd Wednesday of each month – 9:30 -10:30am – 06/19/2019

W.A.R.M., 150 Heatherdown Dr., Westerville, Ohio 43081

Other Cities Please call or text (614) 721-2100 for more information.

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Living in Color – Openings Available Late Summer and Fall!

Living in Color is a post-abortion recovery and healing program designed for use by a small, facilitator-led support group.

The small group meets once per week for 8 weeks and a workbook is used as a guide for the group.

What Living in Color participants are saying:

“I am so blessed to have completed the Living in Color sessions. [I can’t believe] the Freedom I feel…free from guilt and shame, No more anger toward my Mom or my ex-husband and knowing that I have 2 daughters who love me and don’t have anger or resentment toward me! What an amazing Journey…”

“Keep going through it…you’ll love the outcome! Very eye-opening yet comforting! Love how personal! The beginning of a better mind.”

“I found Living in Color to be helpful and supportive because I was able to share my experience with others open and honestly… has been so healing in all areas of my life.”

Begin your healing journey…Call or text (614) 721-2100 or email CarolynK@PDHC.org for more info and to register for a Living in Color healing group.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat Weekend

SPACE AVAILABLE

September 13-15, 2019 – Columbus, Ohio

Rachel’s Vineyard

is a safe, confidential retreat to renew, rebuild and redeem hearts broken by abortion.

Call or text (614) 721-2100 or email CarolynK@PDHC.org for more info and to register!

Save the Date!

A Celebration of Restoration Luncheon

Save the Date

February 29, 2020 – 10:00am – 2:00pm

May Brings Hope!

by Pegi Deeter | May 1, 2019 | Uncategorized

In 1157, poet Thomas Trusser wrote his famous line, “April showers bring May flowers,” assuring all of humanity that brighter days lie ahead.

But it’s often difficult to appreciate the beauty and warmth the coming summer days bring when the current ones are filled with clouds and rain.

How can a future be pleasant and bright when all that we see is grey and miserable?

This is often how post-abortive life feels. There seems to be no end to the pain and suffering we feel, no matter how many times we try to look for better days to come. The grey showers cloud the beauty waiting around the corner.

But May flowers do come. They sprout up from the earth, growing beautiful and strong as the dismal raindrops of April fall upon them. and as they emerge, they make the world around them even more beautiful. They remind us that nothing blossoms without a little downpour, and that radiance comes from even the ugliest days.

If you are suffering from Abortion showers, come join us for an aR Connection meeting for help blooming into the beautiful May flower only you can provide to the world.

Written by a woman who has experienced support and healing through Connection Meetings, Living in Color, and Rachel’s Vineyard

May aR Connection Meetings

Columbus 2nd Tuesday of each month – 7:00 – 8:00pm – 05/14/2019

PDHC, 665 East Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43229

3rd Wednesday of each month – 9:30 -10:30am – 05/22/2019

W.A.R.M., 150 Heatherdown Dr., Westerville, Ohio 43081

Other Cities Please call or text (614) 721-2100 for more information.

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