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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