Can I forgive myself after an abortion if I believe God has already forgiven me?

Can I Forgive Myself After an Abortion?

Many women struggling with guilt after abortion say, “I believe God can forgive other people, but I cannot forgive myself.” In this episode of Your Healing Place, Mindy and Linda continue their conversation with Jane Abbate, author of Where Do Broken Hearts Go? Healing and Hope After Abortion, about forgiveness, repentance, personal responsibility, and receiving Christ’s finished work on the cross.

Jane explains how healing required her to look honestly at the larger story surrounding her abortion. She needed to recognize the fear, relationships, personal choices, and outside influences that contributed to her decision. Understanding those factors did not remove her responsibility, but it hel ...