Quote of the Day 2-24-10
From what I have seen in my personal experience, abortion is often an issue that grows out of a lack of self-worth. A woman who does not understand her worth will settle for a ‘man’ (I use that word loosely) who demeans her and uses her….
A woman (and all the more increasingly-adolescent girls) who does not understand her worth will give into the sexual advances of men so she can feel wanted and worthwhile, if only for a moment.
A woman who thinks she’s nothing cannot fathom the ability to be a good mother or juggle college and a child or the many other circumstances that women face each day and are often victorious over.
…[J]ust as so many people in the woman’s life tell her she is worthless, they then began to tell her that her child is worthless.
~Commenter Heather M, Live tweeting abortion, Part III, February 24
Jill Stanek is a nurse turned speaker, columnist and blogger, a national figure in the effort to protect both preborn and postborn innocent human life.
What a great comment. I can see glimmers of my teenage self in this – although I never faced the prospect of an unplanned pregnancy as a teen, I very well could have been just like the girls you have helped, Heather M.
I was one who was always told she was worthless by her peers, never was good enough for my parents, etc. I so understand how a girl can fall into the trap of getting into sexual relationships with her boyfriend(s), longing to feel loved, wanted, and “good enough” for someone… anyone. It’s such a sad existance.
I’m so glad that God does not accept us based on outward appearance, good deeds, or whether we’re “good enough” by society’s standards. I’m thankful that God never gave up on me even when I rejected Him and suffered the consequences of that choice. He was always waiting for me to come back. I hope and pray that other women stuck in that same mindset and lifestyle that I had would find healing and forgiveness in Christ, also.
Totally my story, Heather. Thank you for your words.
I just finished reading “I am Roe” by Norma McCorvey. She has had such a difficult life – feeling totally worthless – being used by pro-abort lawyers to legalize abortion in Roe v. Wade. I’m going to read her later books, “Won by Love”, and “I Was Wrong”, next. Looking forward to reading her story of redemption!