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For 34 years I lived with the secret of having had an abortion. I buried my feelings and thought they would stay buried. In the past year, I have been depressed and couldn't sleep at night. All kinds of thoughts (what if's) were running through my mind.

One day I was out in the yard talking to God out loud when I seemingly felt something touch my shoulder. It felt like a hand. A few days later I realized it was the hand of God on my life and it was time to deal with this issue.

I was recommended to Abounding Grace Life Ministries by someone who referred me to her by a local Pregnancy Center. My first encounter with Renée Sands was the beginning of changes in my life. I thought I would be ashamed to talk about this issue but I was put at ease from day one. I talked a lot, cried a lot and she cried with me.

I believe God was with me during my sessions and that He loves me. With that assurance, I was able to let it go. I know He has forgiven me and I stopped blaming myself.

The process that started in pain, ended in rejoicing. These days I feel lighter in spirit. I have regained my energy and my faith in God has been renewed.